FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2
96 Imaging
37 Features
18 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
(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
- Introduced January 2012

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JV200 was announced 12 months before the S2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JV200 matches up vs the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic S2
JV200 | S2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the FujiFilm JV200
S2 | JV200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic S2
JV200 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the JV200 vs the S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and S2.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged JV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Also called | FinePix JV205 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 112 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 180 pictures | 280 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $49 | $109 |