Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25
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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX220 HS was launched 23 months prior to the TS25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Panasonic TS25
SX220 HS | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon SX220 HS
TS25 | SX220 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic TS25
SX220 HS | TS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX220 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon SX220 HS and Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX220 HS compared to the TS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and TS25.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon SX220 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 12 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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $180 |