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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
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 F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F750EXR was released around the same time to the S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F750EXR scores versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm F750EXR S2 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 S2 Fujifilm F750EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm F750EXR S2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR vs the S2.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F750EXR and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F750EXR and S2.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F750EXR will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic S2 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F750EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 - 280 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $445 $109