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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3000 IS scores against the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 A3000 IS TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TS25 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS25

 A3000 IS TS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS and the TS25.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and TS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and TS25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $180