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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 8 months later than the ZS15 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2500 scores against the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic ZS15

 A2500 ZS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2012Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Canon A2500

 ZS15 A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic ZS15

 A2500 ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 against the ZS15.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2500 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer A2500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
69
lighter than competitors (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic ZS15
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $279