Canon A2100 IS vs Panasonic S2

Below is a complete review of the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 3 years before the S2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has outside measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS versus the S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and S2.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.