Canon A1300 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look more closely at the Canon A1300 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was unveiled within a month of the S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1300 grades against the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1300 and the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and S2.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A1300 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.