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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2500 grades against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FH20

 A2500 FH20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Canon A2500

 FH20 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH20

 A2500 FH20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 comes with 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 FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2500 vs the FH20.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent A2500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography features
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH20
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures -
Battery form 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 One One
Retail price $109 $179