Canon SD960 IS vs Panasonic S2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was manufactured 3 years before the S2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD960 IS grades versus the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD960 IS features outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and S2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.