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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 16 months later than the ZS25 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S810c scores vs the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic ZS25

 S810c ZS25 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2013Fresher by 16 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S810c

 ZS25 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS25

 S810c ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S810c compared to the ZS25.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and ZS25.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S810c should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (216g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-04-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $300