Canon A800 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Released July 2012
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A800 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A800 was released 18 months earlier than the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A800 grades versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Panasonic SZ5
| A800 | SZ5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Canon A800
| SZ5 | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Panasonic SZ5
| A800 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 has exterior 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 SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A800 versus the SZ5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and SZ5.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ5 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A800 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 3 | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 186g (0.41 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $90 | $195 |