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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 3 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A4000 IS scores against the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic FS25

 A4000 IS FS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon A4000 IS

 FS25 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FS25

 A4000 IS FS25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS against the FS25.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and FS25.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (175 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (175 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (175 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 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 All around 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 175 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $230