Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 10 months after the ZS20 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2500 matches up against the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 vs the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern A2500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.