Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was unveiled 4 years before the ZS25 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the ZS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and ZS25.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.