Canon SX10 IS has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FH25 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine VI processor.
Panasonic FH25's sensor provides 6MP more than Canon SX10 IS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the SX10 IS and FH25 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FH25 Cameras
Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FH25 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon SX10 IS
or the
Panasonic FH25 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
