Canon S90 vs Panasonic FH3

Here, we will be comparing the Canon S90 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S90 was launched 4 months later than the FH3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S90 scores against the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon S90 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon S90 and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S90 vs the FH3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and FH3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S90 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH3 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.