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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93 Imaging
46 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Introduced May 2016
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was revealed 3 years after the ZS25 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX620 HS ZS25 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2013More modern by 41 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX620 HS

		

		

			
 ZS25 SX620 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 SX620 HS ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the ZS25.
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and ZS25.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (182g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than average (193g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (25-625mm  25.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
44
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition (182g)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (625mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
 lighter than average (193 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (182 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone jack
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 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (193g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $300