Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 13 months after the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2500 scores vs the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2500 and the SZ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A2500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.