Canon A495 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A495 and Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was announced 5 years before the SZ8 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A495 matches up versus the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A495 enjoys external 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 SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A495 vs the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be behind in sensor tech.