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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 24 months earlier than the F5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic F5

 A3300 IS F5 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A3300 IS

 F5 A3300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic F5

 A3300 IS F5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS provides exterior 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 F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS against the F5.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and F5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic F5
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
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 Overall 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 230 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $100