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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
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
  • Launched January 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic S2

 SX700 HS S2 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S2 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic S2

 SX700 HS S2 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (112g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (112g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic S2
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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