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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was announced 11 months before the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3300 grades versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S3300 ZS25 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S3300

 ZS25 S3300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic ZS25

 S3300 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 versus the ZS25.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and ZS25.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S3300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
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lighter than average (128 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (193 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $99 $300