Canon S95 vs Panasonic TS4

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon S95 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close but the S95 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was announced 14 months before the TS4 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S95 matches up vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon S95 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 and the TS4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and TS4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S95 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS4 will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S95 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.