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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 4 months prior to the TS25 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX500 IS TS25 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX500 IS

 TS25 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS25

 SX500 IS TS25 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS against the TS25.

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and TS25 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and TS25.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (195 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (195 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (195 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 195 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $180