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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 17 months before the TS25 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S9100 scores against the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic TS25

 S9100 TS25 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S9100

 TS25 S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic TS25

 S9100 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S9100 against the TS25.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and TS25.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
32
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (214 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (144 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
39
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $180