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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 7 months prior to the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX150 IS TS25 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX150 IS

 TS25 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS25

 SX150 IS TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the TS25.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and TS25 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and TS25.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography features
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-14 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
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 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 130 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $180