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Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Nikon D5500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon D5300
  • New Model is Nikon D5600
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon D5500 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and TS25 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The D5500 was revealed 2 years after the TS25 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the D5500 matches up vs the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Panasonic TS25

 D5500 TS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon D5500

 TS25 D5500 

Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Panasonic TS25

 D5500 TS25 

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D5500 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D5500 vs the TS25.

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and TS25 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5500 and TS25.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D5500 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D5500 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger D5500 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (420 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (144g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
68
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (820 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5500 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
81
great battery (820 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (420g)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (820 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
42
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
lighter than competition in class (420g)
does not have image stabilization
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon D5500 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5500 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon D5500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D5500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 39 23
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 grams (0.93 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1438 not tested
Other
Battery life 820 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $700 $180