Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic S2

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and S2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic S2 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.