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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 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 TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed at a similar time to the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2500 grades vs the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS25

 A2500 TS25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon A2500

 TS25 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS25

 A2500 TS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 versus the TS25.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
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lighter than average (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
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lighter than average (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $180