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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was introduced 24 months before the F5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3200 IS scores vs the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic F5

 A3200 IS F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A3200 IS

 F5 A3200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic F5

 A3200 IS F5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3200 IS against the F5.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and F5.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
72
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
34
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 149g (0.33 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $100