Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5
94 Imaging
33 Features
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92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Panasonic ZS5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Canon A3000 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS5
A3000 IS | ZS5 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Canon A3000 IS and Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |