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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 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 SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 23 months before the SZ10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2500 scores against the SZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic SZ10

 A2500 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon A2500

 SZ10 A2500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic SZ10

 A2500 SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 features 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) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 against the SZ10.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and SZ10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $200