Canon SX520 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 19 months later than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS grades against the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS versus the ZS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and ZS25 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX520 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.