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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 months after the ZS25 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX270 HS grades versus the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX270 HS ZS25 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 ZS25 SX270 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX270 HS ZS25 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the ZS25.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and ZS25.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 comes with face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than average (193g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
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 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
45
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
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 lighter than competitors in class (233g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than average (193 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone socket
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (193g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
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 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Retail price $284 $300