Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 5 months earlier than the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the S2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.