Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic TS2
A495 | TS2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon A495
TS2 | A495 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic TS2
A495 | TS2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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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 |