Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS25

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A490 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A490 was brought out 4 years before the ZS25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A490 grades versus the ZS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A490 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A490 and Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A490 against the ZS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A490 and ZS25.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.