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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
Panasonic F5
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic F5

 A4000 IS F5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A4000 IS

 F5 A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic F5

 A4000 IS F5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (175 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Panasonic F5 Travel photography information
62
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (175 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (175 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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