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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6000 matches up against the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic TS25

 S6000 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S6000

 TS25 S6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS25

 S6000 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S6000 vs the TS25.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 144 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $180