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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 2 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX270 HS grades versus the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 SX270 HS FH25 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2011More recent by 27 months
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 SX270 HS FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS vs the FH25.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and FH25.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 comes with face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
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 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 low fps (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
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 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging factors
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (233g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 210 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $284 $180