Canon S95 vs Pentax S1

Below, we are comparing the Canon S95 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was brought out 3 months prior to the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S95 grades vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S95 versus the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax S1 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.