Canon A810 vs Panasonic S2

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A810 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed at a similar time to the S2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 grades vs the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A810 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon A810 and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 compared to the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S2.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.