Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Released January 2012
- New Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
(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

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out within a month of the S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up vs the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic S2
Fujifilm F770EXR | S2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm F770EXR
S2 | Fujifilm F770EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic S2
Fujifilm F770EXR | S2 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and 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 F770EXR vs Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the S2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and S2.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) | 112 grams (0.25 pounds) |
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 All around 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $480 | $109 |