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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic S2

 JV200 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the FujiFilm JV200

 S2 JV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic S2

 JV200 S2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography details
Panasonic S2 Street photography details
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S2 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition (112g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic S2
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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