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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A2500 was announced 4 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2500 scores versus the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic LX3

 A2500 LX3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2008More recent by 52 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon A2500

 LX3 A2500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic LX3

 A2500 LX3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic LX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 and the LX3.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and LX3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A2500 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2500 will resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent A2500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Panasonic LX3 Street photography details
56
lighter than others (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than others (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (265 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (265 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic LX3
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2008-11-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.30 pounds) 265 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 94
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $449