Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS25

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced 17 months earlier than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S9100 grades versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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).

Compare the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9100 against the ZS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and ZS25.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be behind in sensor technology.