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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 11 months before the TS25 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX240 HS TS25 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX240 HS

 TS25 SX240 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic TS25

 SX240 HS TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the TS25.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and TS25.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
37
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (144g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 230 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $0 $180