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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2014
  • Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX530 HS
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS scores against the FS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Panasonic FS25

 SX520 HS FS25 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2009Fresher by 67 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon SX520 HS

 FS25 SX520 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FS25

 SX520 HS FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS versus Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the FS25.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and FS25 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and FS25.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX520 HS to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
55
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 441 gr (0.97 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $219 $230