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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was launched 4 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS scores against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZS25

 A3000 IS ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon A3000 IS

 ZS25 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS25

 A3000 IS ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS against the ZS25.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and ZS25.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS25 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $300