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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9700
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S9900 matches up vs the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Panasonic ZS25

 S9900 ZS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon S9900

 ZS25 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS25

 S9900 ZS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 has external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S9900 versus the ZS25.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and ZS25 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and ZS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S9900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
73
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $300