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Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon S90
  • Newer Model is Canon S100
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Panasonic 3D1

 S95 3D1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon S95

 3D1 S95 
RevealedNovember 2011November 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon S95 and Panasonic 3D1

 S95 3D1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
32
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Canon S95 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot S95Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots - 1
Price at release $495 $670