Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS20

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.