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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 13 months later than the TS25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S5300 matches up versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Panasonic TS25

 S5300 TS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S5300

 TS25 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic TS25

 S5300 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S5300 compared to the TS25.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher S5300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (138 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (138g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138g (0.30 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $180