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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 11 months before the TS25 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6300 grades against the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic TS25

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S6300

          

          

            
 TS25 S6300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS25

          

          

            
 S6300 TS25 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6300 vs the TS25.
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and TS25.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more aged S6300 will be behind in sensor tech.

            Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon S6300 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 lighter than competitors (144g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S6300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
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 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 lighter than competitors (144g)
 weather sealing
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S6300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (144 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $180