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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the FH25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3500 IS scores vs the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 A3500 IS FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH25

		

		

			
 A3500 IS FH25 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the FH25.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and FH25.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The fresher A3500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
34
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
57
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (200 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
42
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery (200 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
34
 really wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
31
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $115 $180