Canon A3100 IS vs Panasonic S2

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 24 months earlier than the S2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3100 IS scores against the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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).

Compare the Canon A3100 IS versus Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and S2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.