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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2200 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 12 months earlier than the S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2200 grades versus the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Panasonic S2

 A2200 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Canon A2200

 S2 A2200 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Panasonic S2

 A2200 S2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 against the S2.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S2.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography factors
Panasonic S2 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Panasonic S2 Sports photography info
37
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Panasonic S2 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Panasonic S2
 Canon PowerShot A2200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 112 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 280 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $109