Canon S95 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S95 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and LS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was unveiled 8 months prior to the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S95 matches up against the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S95 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon S95 and Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S95 vs the LS5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and LS5 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and LS5.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LS5 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.