Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZS1

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was revealed 19 months later than the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the S95 scores vs the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S95 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S95 vs the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and ZS1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The S95 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent S95 provides an advantage in sensor technology.