Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I own both the S90 and S95 (G10 and G11 also, as well as F-1 and numerous Nikons including the D90). Hands down, I took more photos on a daily basis with the S90 since I took it EVERYWHERE. As they say, the absolute best camera is the one you have when you need to take a photograph. The picture quality of the S90 is superb and the S95 is at least as good. Often the biggest limiter to picture quality is the skill of the photographer. Time spent mastering a particular camera is well spent and paper specs often can mislead. Discussing subtle nuances over comparable cameras is often more academic than practical. The S95 gives the serious photographer tremendous flexibility from full auto to full manual and superb features that are packaged in a truly pocketable high performing camera that is arguably best in class. So what has improved: Body finish...more tactile and grippy Selection wheel on back has click stops....hurray! On/off button is where it should be. 720p movie mode added (24 fps vs 30 for lx5) with stereo recording. More scenes including High Dynamic Range (very cool) Numerous technical innovations that result in more stable, sharper pictures. Button feel on back is more positive. Ring on front has more friction and feels more positive. Body even smaller and more pocketable. Menu system updated but if you can drive a S90, G10 or G11 you will be off and running. Improved hand lanyard placement. Improved shutter release. Slightly rounded corners...looks feels better. What stayed the same: Battery door and card slot. Same cables and connectors. Lack of grip....no denying it would add weight but... Build quality...as good as it will get. What got worse: This part is highly subjective because different people see the same change differently (I see the size reduction as good, while others have said it's bad....so be wary and know if you agree with peoples reasons). Thumb rest no longer there...I missed it. So there you have my first impressions and if I had to choose between the S90 and S95, the S95 is the clear winner!