Comparison of Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 [S]ave

Attribute	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 ×	Canon PowerShot S95 ×
General
Model	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3	Canon PowerShot S95
Brand	Panasonic	Canon
Manufacturer url	https://www.panasonic.com	-
Model number	DMC-LX3	S95
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2008	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	109	100
Width (mm)	27	30
Height (mm)	60	58
Weight (g)	257	193
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	Panasonic DMC-LX2	Canon S90
Successor	Panasonic LX5DM	Canon S100
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	10.1	10
Sensor format	1/1.63 inch	1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	46.24	43.32
Sensor width (mm)	7.85	7.6
Sensor height (mm)	5.89	5.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.98	2.08
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Dxo sensor score	39	47
Dxo color depth score (bit)	19.6	20.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)	10.8	11.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)	94	153
Image Capture
Image resolution	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2) 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2) 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9) 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3) 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2) 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2) 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1) 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 1696 x 2112(3.6 mp other) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1) 2192 x 2736(6.0 mp other) 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1) 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9) 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2) 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3) 320 x 240(0.1 mp 4:3) 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9) 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2) 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.21)	cr2 jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)	1.9	1.9
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 320x240 320x240 640x480 848x480	1280x720 320x240 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	QuickTime Motion JPEG	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	Component	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	24.00 - 60.00	28.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	8.00	5.00
Zoom ratio (x)	2.5	3.8
Aperture range (f)	0.12 - 0.50	0.12 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Macro focus range (cm)	-	5 - 50
Optical image stabilization	+	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Multi-area with face detection and tracking	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder type	Optional external viewfinder	-
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	460,000	461,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	16	10
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode
Auto iso mode	-	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy color temperature daylight flash halogen shade white set 1 white set 2	auto cloudy custom daylight flash fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten underwater
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 60	1/1600 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet	Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets. Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Foliage
Self timer (s)	2 10	1 10 30
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction off on slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction fe lock flash off flash on flash on w/ red-eye reduction safety fe slow synchro
Flash range description	Wide: 0.8 - 8.3m; Tele: 0.3 - 5.9m (ISO Auto)	Auto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 3.0-9.8 ft./90cm-3.0m (T)
Max flash sync (s)	-	1/500
Flash exposure compensation	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection	Hot Shoe	-
Usable memory types	sd sdh	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	+	+
Uncompressed format	-	cr2
Included memory (MB)	50	-
Included memory type	built-in memory	-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	dc input	hdmi mini out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	1.17	2.58
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)	1.17	2.88
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)	4	-
Camera penalizes early shutter press	+	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	1.9	1.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	4	-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.77	0.64
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.76	0.62
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)	0.28	-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)	0.92	0.9
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.01	0.1
Shutter lag (notes)	Full AF, High-Speed mode: 0.61s	-
Startup time (s)	2.3	2.2
Play -> record time (s)	0.8	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	4.8	6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	380	200
Battery form factor	Proprietary	Proprietary NB-6L
Usable battery types	3.7v 1150mah lithium ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	arcsoft mediaimpression arcsoft panorama maker photofunstudio viewer 2.1e silkypix developer studio 3.0se	digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility	-	mac os windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent Auto, RAW support.	Hybrid IS, 720p HD video, HDMI port, in-camera HDR scene mode, ergonomic changes.