Canon S95 vs Panasonic TS10

Let's look more in depth at the Canon S95 vs Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and TS10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was manufactured 11 months after the TS10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S95 grades versus the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S95 vs Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 and the TS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and TS10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and TS10.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S95 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS10 will render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S95 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.