• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 448.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX160 advantages over Panasonic ZS25

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 100 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic ZS25 advantages over Canon SX160

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 44 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    193g vs 291g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Canon SX160
Canon SX130 IS
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX160 vs Canon SX130 IS

Panasonic ZS25
Canon SX130 IS
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Canon SX130 IS

Compared to Canon SX150 IS

Canon SX160
Canon SX150 IS
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SX160 vs Canon SX150 IS

Panasonic ZS25
Canon SX150 IS
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Canon SX150 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Canon SX160
Panasonic ZS30
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SX160 vs Panasonic ZS30

Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS30
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Panasonic ZS30

Compared to Nikon S9500

Canon SX160
Nikon S9500
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SX160 vs Nikon S9500

Panasonic ZS25
Nikon S9500
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $470
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Nikon S9500

Compared to Canon SX170

Canon SX160
Canon SX170
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon SX160 vs Canon SX170

Panasonic ZS25
Canon SX170
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic ZS25 vs Canon SX170

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