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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 3 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2500 matches up versus the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FH3

 A2500 FH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A2500

 FH3 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH3

 A2500 FH3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 vs the FH3.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger A2500 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
69
lighter than average in class (135g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
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/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $160