Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic S2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm JX370
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic S2
Fujifilm JX370 | S2 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |