Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S2
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 12 months before the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic S2
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S2 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic S2
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S2 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the S2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S2.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 112 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $430 | $109 |