Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 20 months later than the S2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS matches up against the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS provides external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS versus the S2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and S2 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and S2.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S2 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.