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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic S5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was launched 10 years prior to the S5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3300 IS scores versus the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic S5

 A3300 IS S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Canon A3300 IS

 S5 A3300 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2020January 2011More modern by 116 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic S5

 A3300 IS S5 
Display dimensions3"3.0"Equal display measurement

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic S5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS against the S5.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and S5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and S5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A3300 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic S5
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography advice
Panasonic S5 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.0 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic S5 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic S5
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2020-08-14
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 31
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.0 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 714 grams (1.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 shots 440 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $200 $1,999