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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and S2 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was launched 3 years prior to the S2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F70EXR matches up vs the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic S2

 F70EXR S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S2 F70EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S2

 F70EXR S2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR against the S2.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and S2.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S2 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (112g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography features
31
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
28
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic S2
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $109