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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 5 months before the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3000 IS scores against the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZS5

 A3000 IS ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon A3000 IS

 ZS5 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS5

 A3000 IS ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the ZS5.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and ZS5.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS5
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 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 functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $300