Canon A490 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A490 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was brought out 18 months earlier than the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A490 grades vs the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A490 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon A490 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A490 against the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A490 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and ZS7.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS7 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.