Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic TS25
SX500 IS | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX500 IS
TS25 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS25
SX500 IS | TS25 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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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 |