Canon S95 vs Panasonic TS3

Following is a detailed review of the Canon S95 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty close but the S95 (1/1.7") and TS3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was launched 8 months before the TS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S95 grades versus the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 features physical 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 TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon S95 and Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S95 against the TS3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and TS3.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S95 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS3 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.