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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 5 months prior to the TS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S9300 grades versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic TS25

 S9300 TS25 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S9300

 TS25 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS25

 S9300 TS25 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S9300 against the TS25.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and TS25.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S9300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (144g)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9300
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 6.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $180