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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was brought out 11 months earlier than the TS25 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3300 scores versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic TS25

 S3300 TS25 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S3300

 TS25 S3300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS25

 S3300 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 versus the TS25.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and TS25.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $180