Canon S95 vs Panasonic S2

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon S95 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and S2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was unveiled 13 months prior to the S2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S95 matches up against the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S95 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon S95 versus Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S95 vs the S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S95 and S2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S2 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.