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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S80 was brought out 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S80 scores vs the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Panasonic TS25

 S80 TS25 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S80

 TS25 S80 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Panasonic TS25

 S80 TS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S80 vs the TS25.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and TS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
60
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S80
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
36
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2010-09-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 133g (0.29 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 150 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $191 $180