Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- New Model is Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was manufactured 2 years after the S2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores vs the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic S2
SX700 HS | S2 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Canon SX700 HS
S2 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic S2
SX700 HS | S2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS vs the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S2 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and S2.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 112g (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 280 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $349 | $109 |