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Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A800 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 24 months earlier than the F5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A800 grades vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic F5

 A800 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A800

 F5 A800 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic F5

 A800 F5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A800 features outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon A800 and Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A800 and the F5.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and F5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic F5 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Panasonic F5
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography features
Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
29
has tracking focus
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
55
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
26
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Panasonic F5
 Canon PowerShot A800Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 300 photos 250 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $100