Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic LS5
A3300 IS | LS5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon A3300 IS
LS5 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic LS5
A3300 IS | LS5 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |