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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 18 months after the TS3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2500 matches up against the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS3

 A2500 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A2500

 TS3 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS3

 A2500 TS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 against the TS3.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A2500 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A2500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (135g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS3
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 310 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $380