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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was manufactured 4 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A2500 matches up versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FS25

 A2500 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon A2500

 FS25 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FS25

 A2500 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2500 versus the FS25.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and FS25.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
56
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
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 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $109 $230