Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Released November 2010
- Replaced the Canon S90
- New Model is Canon S100
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and ZR3 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

The S95 was revealed 11 months later than the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S95 scores against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Panasonic ZR3
S95 | ZR3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon S95
ZR3 | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Panasonic ZR3
S95 | ZR3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 against the ZR3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and ZR3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S95 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZR3 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S95 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-11-23 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | - | Single |
Launch pricing | $495 | $280 |