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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was brought out very close to the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S5200 scores vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S5200 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S5200

 ZS25 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS25

 S5200 ZS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 versus the ZS25.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
28
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
68
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 160 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $300