Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS25
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX170 IS was announced 8 months later than the TS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX170 IS grades against the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Panasonic TS25
SX170 IS | TS25 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX170 IS
TS25 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS25
SX170 IS | TS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS compared to the TS25.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and TS25.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX170 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251 grams (0.55 pounds) | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
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 | $0 | $180 |