Canon 450D vs Panasonic S2

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon 450D vs Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the 450D (APS-C) and S2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 450D was revealed 4 years before the S2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 450D grades against the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 450D has external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 450D compared to the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and S2 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 450D and S2.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 450D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S2 will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 450D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.