Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L830 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 was introduced in January 2014 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • 6.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L830
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon L830
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L830 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 23 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 765 mm vs 100 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 34x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/1300 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.7 fps vs 1.3 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 390 shots vs 250 shots

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      Nikon L610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L820
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L840
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L100
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.0 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon L810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon L120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      Panasonic TS25
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 over Nikon Coolpix L830.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Center Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.7
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) vs 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz)

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      Panasonic TS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic TS30
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic TS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Olympus VH-410
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1300 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life390 shots250 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L830 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 921k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Nikon Coolpix L830 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon Coolpix L830 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L830 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L830 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix L830 has a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix L830, and up to 1/1300 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. Nikon Coolpix L830 can shoot continuously up to 6.7 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix L830 and 4.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L830 body has dimensions of 110 x 76 x 91 mm (4.33 x 2.99 x 3.58") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 body has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix L830 weighs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 weighs 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      110 mm

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      104 mm

      58 mm

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      91 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and give them scores of 58 and 51 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      AVERAGE
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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