Canon S95 vs Panasonic FH5

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon S95 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was launched at a similar time to the FH5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S95 grades vs the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S95 and the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and FH5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and FH5.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.