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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 4 years before the TS25 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S620 matches up against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic TS25

 S620 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S620

 TS25 S620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS25

 S620 TS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 features physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S620 versus the TS25.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and TS25.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $37 $180