Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25
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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Replacement is Nikon D810
(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
- Released January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D800 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and TS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe D800 was revealed 7 months earlier than the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D800 grades vs the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Panasonic TS25
D800 | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon D800
TS25 | D800 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Nikon D800 and Panasonic TS25
D800 | TS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D800 versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D800 and the TS25.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and TS25 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and TS25.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D800 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D800 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Nikon D800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon D800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-06-11 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2853 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,999 | $180 |