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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 HS
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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 14 months after the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

 SX700 HS ZS25 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon SX700 HS

 ZS25 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS25

 SX700 HS ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS and the ZS25.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and ZS25 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX700 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (269g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition (193g)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 269 gr (0.59 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $300