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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was announced around the same time to the TS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3500 IS grades against the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic TS25

 A3500 IS TS25 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon A3500 IS

 TS25 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS25

 A3500 IS TS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS against the TS25.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and TS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (135g)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (144 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
34
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $115 $180