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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS25 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S8000 matches up versus the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic TS25

 S8000 TS25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S8000

 TS25 S8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic TS25

 S8000 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S8000 vs the TS25.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and TS25.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS25 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $180