Canon S95 vs Panasonic S3

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S95 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and S3 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was released at a similar time to the S3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S95 matches up versus the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 offers 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 S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S95 vs the S3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and S3.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S3 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.