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Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A495 was launched 24 months prior to the SZ7 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A495 matches up versus the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic SZ7

 A495 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon A495

 SZ7 A495 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic SZ7

 A495 SZ7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A495 offers outside measurements 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 SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A495 compared to the SZ7.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and SZ7.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A495
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
16
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $199