Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2010
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS30

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S8000 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S8000 matches up vs the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic ZS25
S8000 | ZS25 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S8000
ZS25 | S8000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS25
S8000 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S8000 compared to the ZS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and ZS25.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 260 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $300 |