Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic S2

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 4 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX620 HS scores vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS and the S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and S2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.