Canon S100 vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon S100 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and S2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was unveiled within a month of the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S100 matches up vs the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S100 versus the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S2 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.