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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and FH25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 16 months prior to the FH25 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX120 IS grades vs the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Panasonic FH25

 SX120 IS FH25 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon SX120 IS

 FH25 SX120 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FH25

 SX120 IS FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS versus the FH25.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and FH25 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and FH25.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH25 will show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (285g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (285g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (285 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 285 grams (0.63 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $180