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Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon S95
(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
Panasonic ZR3
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S95 ZR3 
IntroducedNovember 2010January 2010Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon S95

 ZR3 S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Panasonic ZR3

 S95 ZR3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

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

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S95
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot S95Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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