Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic FH2
A495 | FH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon A495
FH2 | A495 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH2
A495 | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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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 |