FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic S2

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.