Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon S95 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively close but the S95 (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was launched 11 months prior to the 3D1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S95 scores vs the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 compared to the 3D1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and 3D1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S95 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic 3D1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S95 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.