Canon A495 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets look much closer at the Canon A495 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very comparable but the A495 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A495 was introduced 15 months later than the LX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A495 grades versus the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 features external 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) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A495 against the LX3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and LX3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and LX3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A495 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more recent A495 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.