Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was launched 2 years after the TS25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic TS25
SX610 HS | TS25 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX610 HS
TS25 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic TS25
SX610 HS | TS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and TS25.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 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 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191 gr (0.42 lb) | 144 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $214 | $180 |