Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZS25
A3000 IS | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon A3000 IS
ZS25 | A3000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS25
A3000 IS | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |