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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 5 months before the S2 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm JX370 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S2 Fujifilm JX370 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm JX370 S2 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the S2.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and S2.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography info
Panasonic S2 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
65
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (112g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-11 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photographs 280 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $159 $109