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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 19 months later than the TS25 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores vs the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX400 IS TS25 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX400 IS

 TS25 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS25

 SX400 IS TS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS and the TS25.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and TS25 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and TS25.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX400 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 190 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
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 One One
Retail price $229 $180