Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS200

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A495 and Panasonic ZS200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the A495 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A495 was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A495 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the A495 grades against the ZS200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 features outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 and Panasonic ZS200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 and the ZS200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and ZS200 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and ZS200.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A495 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind in sensor tech.