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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Released May 2016
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 3 years after the TS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX620 HS scores versus the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic TS25

 SX620 HS TS25 
AnnouncedMay 2016January 2013Newer by 41 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX620 HS

 TS25 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic TS25

 SX620 HS TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about 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") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the TS25.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and TS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and TS25.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2016-05-10 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 295 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
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 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $180