Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4
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92 Imaging
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 3 years earlier than the TS4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A495 matches up versus the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic TS4
A495 | TS4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon A495
TS4 | A495 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic TS4
A495 | TS4 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A495 vs the TS4.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and TS4.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS4 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A495 will be behind in sensor tech.

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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 310 photos |
Battery type | - | 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 |
Cost at launch | $109 | $399 |