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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 12 months earlier than the FH2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A495 scores against the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic FH2

 A495 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A495

 FH2 A495 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH2

 A495 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 offers physical measurements 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 FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 versus the FH2.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and FH2.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
16
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (270 per charge)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (121g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic FH2
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $149