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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 7 months later than the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm F800EXR S2 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 S2 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm F800EXR S2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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).

See the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the S2.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S2.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
44
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (112g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
50
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic S2 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-25 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical 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 score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 280 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $109