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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX400 IS scores versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic FS25

 SX400 IS FS25 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2009Fresher by 67 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon SX400 IS

 FS25 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FS25

 SX400 IS FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the FS25.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and FS25 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and FS25.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography advice
60
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 313g (0.69 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $229 $230