Canon S120 vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon S120 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and S2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was introduced 23 months later than the S2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S120 grades against the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Canon S120 and Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S120 and the S2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and S2.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S120 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S2 will give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S120 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.