Canon A490 vs Panasonic SZ8

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A490 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was revealed 5 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A490 scores versus the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A490 features external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon A490 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A490 versus the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and SZ8.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.