Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was revealed 7 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the A495 matches up versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A495 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A495 vs the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and ZS60.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A495 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.