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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Panasonic FX700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FX700

 A2500 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A2500

 FX700 A2500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FX700

 A2500 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
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