Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZR3

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2500 scores vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 provides 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) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 versus the ZR3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and ZR3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2500 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer A2500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.