Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic S2

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX600 HS scores against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and S2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.