Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2013

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was announced 11 months before the F5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A4000 IS grades versus the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic F5
A4000 IS | F5 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A4000 IS
F5 | A4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic F5
A4000 IS | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS versus the F5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and F5.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 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 | 175 pictures | 250 pictures |
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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $199 | $100 |