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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 7 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS matches up against the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic FS25

 SX620 HS FS25 
RevealedMay 2016January 2009More modern by 89 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon SX620 HS

 FS25 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FS25

 SX620 HS FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS and the FS25.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and FS25.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (182g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 295 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $230