Canon N vs Panasonic S2

Lets look more closely at the Canon N and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was released 13 months after the S2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the N scores against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon N has got exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the N vs the S2.

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

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and S2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern N should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.