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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out around the same time to the ZS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S9500 matches up versus the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S9500 ZS25 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S9500

 ZS25 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS25

 S9500 ZS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S9500 versus the ZS25.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and ZS25.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
31
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9500
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options - 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $300