Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25
95 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was unveiled 11 months before the TS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A4000 IS scores against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic TS25
A4000 IS | TS25 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon A4000 IS
TS25 | A4000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS25
A4000 IS | TS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the TS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and TS25.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older A4000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 175 images | 250 images |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $199 | $180 |