Nikon D3300 vs Panasonic TS25

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon D3300 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and TS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3300 was launched 16 months after the TS25 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D3300 scores vs the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 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).

Check the Nikon D3300 versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D3300 compared to the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and TS25 is 69 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and TS25.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D3300 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3300 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher D3300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.