Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A2500 was released 13 months after the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2500 grades versus the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS20
A2500 | TS20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A2500
TS20 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS20
A2500 | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2500 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2500 compared to the TS20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and TS20.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent A2500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $109 | $179 |