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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 14 months later than the FH25 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2300 grades versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FH25

 A2300 FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon A2300

 FH25 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH25

 A2300 FH25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 versus the FH25.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and FH25.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A2300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
32
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
66
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $180