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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed at a similar time to the F5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3500 IS scores vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Panasonic F5

 A3500 IS F5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A3500 IS

 F5 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic F5

 A3500 IS F5 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the F5.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and F5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Panasonic F5 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display 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 LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $115 $100