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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the F5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic F5

 A3000 IS F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A3000 IS

 F5 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic F5

 A3000 IS F5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the F5.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and F5.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Panasonic F5 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than average (121g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $240 $100