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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S640 was released 4 years before the ZS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S640 matches up vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S640 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S640

 ZS25 S640 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS25

 S640 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 offers outside measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 vs the ZS25.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and ZS25.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S640 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (193g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography info
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (193g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S640Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $225 $300