Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic SZ10
A2500 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon A2500
SZ10 | A2500 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic SZ10
A2500 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |