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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic TS4

 A495 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon A495

 TS4 A495 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic TS4

 A495 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A495
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
16
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
good battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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