Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Launched January 2013
- Previous 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 F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 13 months after the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic S2
Fujifilm F900EXR | S2 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
S2 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic S2
Fujifilm F900EXR | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S2.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR II | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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 distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lb) | 112 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 shots | 280 shots |
Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $380 | $109 |