Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS2

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2500 was unveiled 4 years after the TS1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2500 matches up vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS1
A2500 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Canon A2500
TS1 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS1
A2500 | TS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 against the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and TS1.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A2500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 189 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $109 | $380 |