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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured within a month of the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the N matches up versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic ZS25

 N ZS25 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon N

 ZS25 N 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic ZS25

 N ZS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon N features outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the N against the ZS25.

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and ZS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
72
quite wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon N vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $300