Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35


91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2500 was brought out 23 months earlier than the TS6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2500 matches up versus the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic TS6
A2500 | TS6 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon A2500
TS6 | A2500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 23 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS6
A2500 | TS6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 and Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 versus the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and TS6.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A2500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 370 photographs |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $109 | $300 |