• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S advantages over Canon A495

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    300 mm vs 122 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.5 fps vs 0.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon A495 advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Canon A495
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon A495 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Compared to Canon SX200 IS

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Canon SX200 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $267
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Canon SX200 IS

Canon A495
Canon SX200 IS
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $267
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon A495 vs Canon SX200 IS

Compared to Canon A490

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Canon A490
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Canon A490

Canon A495
Canon A490
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A495 vs Canon A490

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Canon A495
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon A495 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Compared to Canon A800

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Canon A800
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Canon A800

Canon A495
Canon A800
  • $86
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon A495 vs Canon A800

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