Canon A2500 vs Panasonic F5
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
31
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
Canon A2500
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
Panasonic F5
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2500 matches up against the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic F5
| A2500 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A2500
| F5 | A2500 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic F5
| A2500 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the F5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and F5.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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lighter than average (135 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Canon A2500 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $109 | $100 |