Nikon S80 vs Panasonic FS25

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S80 versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was unveiled 20 months later than the FS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S80 scores vs the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S80 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S80 versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S80 against the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and FS25.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S80 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.