Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S2 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 3 years after the S2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX610 HS scores vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and S2.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.