Canon S95 vs Panasonic FX48

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon S95 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was unveiled 23 months after the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S95 grades vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S95 against the FX48.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and FX48 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and FX48.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FX48 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S95 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.