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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

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).

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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
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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")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
34
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
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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
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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
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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