Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Released August 2011

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2500 was released 18 months later than the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2500 matches up against the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic FX90
A2500 | FX90 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A2500
FX90 | A2500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic FX90
A2500 | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 against the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and FX90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2500 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $109 | $227 |