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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was launched 2 years after the FS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6100 scores versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic FS25

 S6100 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S6100

 FS25 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FS25

 S6100 FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S6100 and the FS25.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and FS25.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S6100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
64
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $195 $230