Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic SZ5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 3 years prior to the SZ5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS grades vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS vs the SZ5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and SZ5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.