Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS30

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 23 months prior to the TS30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A2500 scores vs the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got outside measurements 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 TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the TS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and TS30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.