Canon A495 vs Panasonic ZS8

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A495 versus Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 18 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the A495 scores versus the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A495 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A495 against the ZS8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A495 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS8 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A495 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.