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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A2500 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced about the same time to the ZS30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2500 scores against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Panasonic ZS30

 A2500 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon A2500

 ZS30 A2500 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Panasonic ZS30

 A2500 ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2500 and the ZS30.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and ZS30.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (198g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography info
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
features touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot A2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest 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 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 shots 260 shots
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $109 $250