Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was revealed 17 months earlier than the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A4000 IS matches up against the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic TS5
A4000 IS | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A4000 IS
TS5 | A4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS5
A4000 IS | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS offers outer 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 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 out the Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the TS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and TS5.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 Overall 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 shots | 370 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $350 |