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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX210 IS grades versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Panasonic ZS25

 SX210 IS ZS25 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX210 IS

 ZS25 SX210 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS25

 SX210 IS ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS versus the ZS25.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and ZS25 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and ZS25.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
features touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 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 photos
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $226 $300