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Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A490 versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZS80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A490 matches up vs the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Panasonic ZS80

 A490 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon A490

 ZS80 A490 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A490 and Panasonic ZS80

 A490 ZS80 

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A490 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A490 vs the ZS80.

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and ZS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A490 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A490 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
16
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A490
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A490
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
21
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot A490Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $99 $448