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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 3 years before the TS25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX130 IS scores against the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX130 IS TS25 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX130 IS

 TS25 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS25

 SX130 IS TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS against the TS25.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and TS25 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and TS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors (308g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (308g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 308g (0.68 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $180