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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A495 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was brought out at a similar time to the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A495 matches up against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic TS2

 A495 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A495

 TS2 A495 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic TS2

 A495 TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A495 versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A495 versus the TS2.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and TS2.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A495
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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 1 1
Retail cost $109 $350