Canon SD980 IS vs Panasonic S2

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD980 IS versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 3 years before the S2 which is quite a significant 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 short overview of how the SD980 IS scores versus the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD980 IS versus the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD980 IS and S2.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S2 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.