Canon A495 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A495 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the A495 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A495 was introduced 4 years prior to the LF1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A495 matches up against the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Canon A495 versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 versus the LF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and LF1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A495 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LF1 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A495 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.