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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 16 months before the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the S8200 matches up against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic TS25

 S8200 TS25 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S8200

 TS25 S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS25

 S8200 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S8200 versus the TS25.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and TS25.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
68
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (144g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $329 $180