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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 2 years after the ZS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS grades versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

 SX610 HS ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX610 HS

 ZS25 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS25

 SX610 HS ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS provides outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS against the ZS25.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (191g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
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has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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