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Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon A495 versus Panasonic GX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the A495 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A495 was launched 9 years earlier than the GX9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A495 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A495 scores against the GX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic GX9

 A495 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Canon A495

 GX9 A495 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2010Fresher by 98 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k115kClearer display (+1125k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic GX9

 A495 GX9 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A495 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 against the GX9.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and GX9 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and GX9.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A495 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic GX9
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-05 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 115k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 407 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $1,000