Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FH3
A2500 | FH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 38 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon A2500
FH3 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FH3
A2500 | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |