Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

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.

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

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.