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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released January 2010
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A495 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 20 months before the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A495 scores vs the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic FH7

 A495 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Canon A495

 FH7 A495 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic FH7

 A495 FH7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A495 vs the FH7.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and FH7.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography features
Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic FH7
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $149