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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Nikon D5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • Updated by Nikon D6
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D5 (21MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the D5 (Full frame) and TS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D5 was launched 3 years after the TS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D5 matches up versus the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Panasonic TS25

 D5 TS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2359k230kSharper screen (+2129k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon D5

 TS25 D5 

Common features in the Nikon D5 and Panasonic TS25

 D5 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D5 enjoys external measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D5 compared to the TS25.

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D5 and TS25 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D5 and TS25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D5 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer D5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (3,780 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (3,780 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (21MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (3,780 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
42
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
30
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon D5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon D5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5588 x 3712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 153 23
Cross focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415g (3.12 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2434 not tested
Other
Battery life 3780 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $6,500 $180