Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic ZS25
SX510 HS | ZS25 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2013 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX510 HS
ZS25 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS25
SX510 HS | ZS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Canon SX510 HS versus Panasonic ZS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and ZS25 is 80 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |