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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm A100 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm A100

 S2 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm A100 S2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the S2.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and S2.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others (124 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (112g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (112g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2012-01-09
Body design 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $109