Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A495 was released 4 years before the XS1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A495 grades versus the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A495 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic XS1
A495 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon A495
XS1 | A495 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic XS1
A495 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 has got 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A495 versus Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A495 against the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and XS1.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic XS1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A495 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A495 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $109 | $130 |