Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was announced within a month of the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6500 grades vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6500 and the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and ZS25.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.