Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 4 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W300 scores against the ZS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the W300 and the ZS25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and ZS25.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent W300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.