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Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Launched January 2010
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Panasonic ZS60

 A495 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Canon A495

 ZS60 A495 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k115kCrisper screen (+925k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A495 and Panasonic ZS60

 A495 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

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

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average (282 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
16
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than average (282g)
has touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Panasonic ZS60
 Canon PowerShot A495Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 115k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $248