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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A495 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TS20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A495 matches up against the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic TS20

 A495 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon A495

 TS20 A495 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic TS20

 A495 TS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 versus the TS20.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and TS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A495
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic TS20
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $179