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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Panasonic TS25

 D800 TS25 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon D800

 TS25 D800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Panasonic TS25

 D800 TS25 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and TS25 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
66
environment proof
MP count great (36MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
42
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
30
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon D800 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon D800Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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
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