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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 13 months later than the TS4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2500 scores against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS4

 A2500 TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon A2500

 TS4 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS4

 A2500 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A2500 against the TS4.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and TS4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2500 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $399