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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 11 months before the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4300 matches up versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S4300 ZS25 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S4300

 ZS25 S4300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS25

 S4300 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 and the ZS25.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and ZS25.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (139g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (139g)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $300