Canon S95 vs Panasonic LX5

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon S95 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S95 was manufactured 12 months prior to the LX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S95 scores vs the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S95 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S95 against the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and LX5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and LX5.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S95 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The older S95 will be behind in sensor tech.