Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot S95 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot S95Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
BrandCanonPanasonic
Model numberS95LX5
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)100110
Width (mm)3043
Height (mm)5866
Weight (g)193271
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S90Panasonic DMC-LX3
SuccessorCanon S100Panasonic LX7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.63 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3246.24
Sensor width (mm)7.67.85
Sensor height (mm)5.75.89
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.98
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score4741
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.419.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.310.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)153132
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 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 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.91.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)AVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 105.0024.00 - 90.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.83.8
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.06 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Viewfinder type-Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF1, same as GF1)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light modeAuto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AEIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets. Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, FoliageCreative Movie, My Color, Custom 1,2; Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 10
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 3.0-9.8 ft./90cm-3.0m (T)0.8 - 7.2m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 4.4m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connection-Hot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-40
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)
  • hdmi mini out
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.581.59
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.881.88
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-3
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.91.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.640.35
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.620.37
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.90.56
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.01
Startup time (s)2.22.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)64.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200400
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHybrid IS, 720p HD video, HDMI port, in-camera HDR scene mode, ergonomic changes.Power OIS, 720p movies, hot shoe with socket for Live View finder (same DMW-LVF1 finder as for the GF1)



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