Canon S95 vs Panasonic FX580

Lets look more closely at the Canon S95 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and FX580 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S95 was introduced 23 months after the FX580 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S95 grades against the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S95 and Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 and the FX580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and FX580.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S95 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX580 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S95 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.