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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 3 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the A2500 matches up against the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS2

 A2500 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A2500

 TS2 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS2

 A2500 TS2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the TS2.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and TS2 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and TS2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent A2500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
69
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $350