Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic FS25
A3200 IS | FS25 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon A3200 IS
FS25 | A3200 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic FS25
A3200 IS | FS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |