Canon S90 vs Panasonic F5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S90 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was announced 3 years before the F5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S90 matches up against the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S90 and the F5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and F5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic F5 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.