Canon A495 vs Panasonic FH8

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A495 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured 24 months prior to the FH8 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A495 scores vs the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A495 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 against the FH8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and FH8.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.