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Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 11 months before the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A810 grades vs the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic ZS25

 A810 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon A810

 ZS25 A810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic ZS25

 A810 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 and the ZS25.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and ZS25.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A810 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 260 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $300