Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years after the FH25 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX520 HS grades versus the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS offers outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS against the FH25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and FH25 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.