Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FH5

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 14 months later than the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2300 scores versus the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 features external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 against the FH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and FH5.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A2300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.