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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 3 years before the ZS25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX130 IS matches up against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic ZS25

 SX130 IS ZS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX130 IS

 ZS25 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS25

 SX130 IS ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior 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) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the ZS25.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and ZS25 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and ZS25.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $300