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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was revealed 24 months later than the FS25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3200 IS scores versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FS25

 A3200 IS FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon A3200 IS

 FS25 A3200 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FS25

 A3200 IS FS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS and the FS25.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and FS25.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3200 IS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
72
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $230 $230