Canon S95 vs Panasonic FS25

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon S95 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was introduced 23 months later than the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S95 matches up vs the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S95 against the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and FS25.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S95 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FS25 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S95 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.