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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 18 months earlier than the LS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 A3000 IS LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon A3000 IS

 LS5 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LS5

 A3000 IS LS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the LS5.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and LS5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (160 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-07-21
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 160 images
Battery style - AA
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $294