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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 4 years after the TS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the W300 scores versus the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic TS25

 W300 TS25 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2013Newer by 54 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon W300

 TS25 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS25

 W300 TS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic TS25 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 based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the W300 and the TS25.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TS25.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer W300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 280 photos 250 photos
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $387 $180