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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 12 months prior to the S2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JX350 matches up versus the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic S2

 JX350 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the FujiFilm JX350

 S2 JX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic S2

 JX350 S2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX350 and the S2.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JX350 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older JX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography details
Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
great battery pack (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX350
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
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reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic S2
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 112 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 180 photographs 280 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $109