Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS3
A2500 | TS3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Canon A2500
TS3 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS3
A2500 | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |