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Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A495 versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 6 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A495 grades vs the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic SZ10

 A495 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Canon A495

 SZ10 A495 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic SZ10

 A495 SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 features exterior dimensions 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 SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A495 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 and the SZ10.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and SZ10.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
16
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic SZ10
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 177g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $109 $200