Canon S95 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are contrasting the Canon S95 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SZ10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was manufactured 5 years before the SZ10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S95 matches up against the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 has exterior 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S95 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S95 against the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and SZ10.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ10 will offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.