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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was unveiled at a similar time to the FH22 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A495 matches up vs the FH22 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic FH22

 A495 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Canon A495

 FH22 A495 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH22

 A495 FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A495 enjoys 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 FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A495 versus the FH22.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and FH22 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and FH22.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
16
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic FH22
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $200