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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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
Panasonic TS25
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX610 HS TS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX610 HS

 TS25 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic TS25

 SX610 HS TS25 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (191g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
70
lighter than competition (144g)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (191 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
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