Canon PowerShot S95 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S95 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot S95 was introduced in November 2010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 was introduced in July 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot S95 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot S95
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot S95

      Canon S95
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S95 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5.

      Canon PowerShot S95 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/5.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 8 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs

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      Canon S200
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon S90
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.0 MP

      Canon S100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Pentax RZ10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Panasonic 3D1
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      Panasonic SZ5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 over Canon PowerShot S95.

      Canon PowerShot S95 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4320 x 3240
      More Focus Points 9 vs 23
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 250 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.8x vs 10x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.9 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible vs
      Lighter 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) vs 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)
      More Storage Slots 0 vs 1

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      Panasonic SZ3
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ1
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic SZ8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic SZ7
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot S95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot S95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.9 fps1.5 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 461k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S95 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot S95 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3232 x 3232, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot S95 comes with NB-6L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot S95 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot S95, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. Canon PowerShot S95 can shoot continuously up to 0.9 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.50 m on Canon PowerShot S95 and 5.60 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot S95.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot S95 body has dimensions of 100 x 58 x 30 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 1.18") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 body has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 21 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.83"). Canon PowerShot S95 weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 weighs 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz).

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      100 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      POOR
      53
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and give them scores of 56 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 47
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.9 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot S95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5

      BAD
      39
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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