Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5
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96 Imaging
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced 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
- Revealed January 2013

Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A810 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A810 was announced 11 months prior to the F5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A810 grades against the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic F5
A810 | F5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Canon A810
F5 | A810 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic F5
A810 | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A810 versus Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the F5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and F5.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A810 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | 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 | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 | 220 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
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 | One | One |
Cost at launch | $99 | $100 |