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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 3 years prior to the TS5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic TS5

 A3200 IS TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A3200 IS

 TS5 A3200 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS5

 A3200 IS TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS offers 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) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the TS5.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and TS5.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
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rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic TS5
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
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 per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L DMW-BCM13
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $350