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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 8 months later than the ZS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX510 HS scores vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

 SX510 HS ZS25 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX510 HS

 ZS25 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS25

 SX510 HS ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the ZS25.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and ZS25 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and ZS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
35
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (193g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
37
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 349 grams (0.77 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
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
Launch pricing $249 $300