Canon SD4500 IS vs Panasonic S2

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SD4500 IS versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was revealed 5 months before the S2 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD4500 IS grades vs the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4500 IS versus the S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and S2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S2 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.