Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS5
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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- New Model is Panasonic TS6

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was released 3 years earlier than the TS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3300 IS scores against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Panasonic TS5
A3300 IS | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A3300 IS
TS5 | A3300 IS | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Panasonic TS5
A3300 IS | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has outer measurements 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 TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Canon A3300 IS versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS and the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and TS5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
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 settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 images | 370 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $350 |