Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2500 was brought out 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2500 grades vs the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FX700
A2500 | FX700 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A2500
FX700 | A2500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FX700
A2500 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 and the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and FX700.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A2500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $109 | $399 |