Canon S95 vs Panasonic SZ8

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon S95 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SZ8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was released 4 years prior to the SZ8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S95 matches up versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 comes with 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 SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S95 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S95 vs the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and SZ8.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ8 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.