Canon A495 vs Panasonic FZ300

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A495 versus Panasonic FZ300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured 6 years before the FZ300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A495 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A495 grades against the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A495 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon A495 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A495 compared to the FZ300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and FZ300 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and FZ300.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ300 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.