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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was announced 10 months prior to the LF1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic LF1

 A2500 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon A2500

 LF1 A2500 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic LF1

 A2500 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 against the LF1.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and LF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2500 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon A2500 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
33
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography features
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
38
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
36
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 220 shots 250 shots
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $500