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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon A495 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured 6 months prior to the FX700 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A495 scores against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic FX700

 A495 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A495

 FX700 A495 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic FX700

 A495 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 against the FX700.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and FX700.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic FX700
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 176 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $399