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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 3 years after the FS25 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6300 grades vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic FS25

 S6300 FS25 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S6300

 FS25 S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FS25

 S6300 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S6300 against the FS25.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S6300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
68
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 230 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $230