Canon S95 vs Panasonic FH1

Here, we are comparing the Canon S95 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was released 11 months later than the FH1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S95 scores versus the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S95 versus the FH1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and FH1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S95 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH1 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S95 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.