Canon S95 vs Panasonic FH20

Here is a extensive review of the Canon S95 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was launched 11 months later than the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S95 grades versus the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S95 against the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and FH20.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH20 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S95 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.