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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 6 months before the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3300 IS matches up against the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic LS5

 A3300 IS LS5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon A3300 IS

 LS5 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic LS5

 A3300 IS LS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the LS5.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and LS5.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 230 photographs 160 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $294