| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Canon |
| Model | Lumix DMC-ZS5 | PowerShot A490 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.33-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 14.5 Megapixel | 10.3 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.1 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 | 80 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 | 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Live View | Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 5 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 300 mm | 37 - 122 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 12x | 3.3x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 4.9 | f/3.0 - 5.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.70" | 2.50" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 115k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1300 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 2.3 fps | 0.9 fps |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Syncro | Auto On Off Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 5.30 m | 3.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.26") | 94 x 62 x 31 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 1.22") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) | 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 2 x AA | |
| Internal Storage | 40 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Canon PowerShot A490 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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