Canon S90 vs Panasonic GF1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon S90 vs Panasonic GF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was brought out 6 months after the GF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S90 scores versus the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 and the GF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and GF1 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and GF1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S90 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF1 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.