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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 4 years before the ZS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS25 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 ZS25 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009Newer by 46 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX1 IS ZS25 
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS and the ZS25.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ZS25 is 64 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and ZS25.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
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 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 decent MP (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
56
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than average (193g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
33
 amazing zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
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 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (615g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average (193g)
 comes with touch focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
44
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse function
43
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (193 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
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 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $300