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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced very close to the TS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S800c grades vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic TS25

 S800c TS25 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S800c

 TS25 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS25

 S800c TS25 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c features outside dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S800c vs the TS25.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and TS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (140 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 140 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $290 $180