Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 ×
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberZS25SX600 HS
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz35
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Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105104
Width (mm)2926
Height (mm)5961
Weight (g)193188
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon SX700 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.331.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1832(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)53.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with monaural audioMP4 (Image: H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 480.0025.00 - 450.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 86.005.00 - 81.00
Zoom ratio (x)2018
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.12 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / SpotContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotEvaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2Creative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst (4MP)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range description0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)90-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)53.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260290
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.1 ae
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower O.I.S, Full HD 60i movies. Available in black or titanium.Canon HS System, Optical Image Stabilization, DIGIC 4+ processor, 1080p Full HD movies, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in red



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