Canon A1100 IS vs Panasonic S2

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A1100 IS and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 3 years earlier than the S2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS vs the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and S2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.