Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(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
- Released January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX200 IS matches up against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic ZS25
SX200 IS | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX200 IS
ZS25 | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS25
SX200 IS | ZS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the ZS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and ZS25.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 193 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $329 | $300 |