Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS40

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A490 versus Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The A490 was launched 5 years before the ZS40 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A490 grades versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A490 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A490 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A490 against the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and ZS40.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.