Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A495 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A495 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A495 scores against the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A495 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic TS5
A495 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Canon A495
TS5 | A495 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic TS5
A495 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Canon A495 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A495 vs the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A495 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and TS5.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
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 distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 370 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | DMW-BCM13 |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $109 | $350 |