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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Panasonic S2

 SX610 HS S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S2 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic S2

 SX610 HS S2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (191 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.8)
71
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (191g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Panasonic S2
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 gr (0.42 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 280 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $214 $109