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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2500 matches up vs the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic ZS80

					

					

						
 A2500 ZS80 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon A2500

					

					

						
 ZS80 A2500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic ZS80

					

					

						
 A2500 ZS80 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the ZS80.
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and ZS80 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and ZS80.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

						Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
54
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
56
 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
75
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
33
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
 good battery life (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
62
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (135g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
73
 fairly wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 327 gr (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $448