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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 24 months earlier than the ZS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3200 IS grades against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic ZS25

 A3200 IS ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon A3200 IS

 ZS25 A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic ZS25

 A3200 IS ZS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the ZS25.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and ZS25.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
72
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (193g)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
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quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $300