Canon A2500 vs Panasonic S2

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2500 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 13 months later than the S2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2500 matches up vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2500 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 and the S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and S2.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.