Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Released January 2012
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm S8500 was announced 13 months later than the S2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores vs the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic S2
Fujifilm S8500 | S2 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm S8500
S2 | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic S2
Fujifilm S8500 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the S2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and S2 is 61 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and S2.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 112 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 | - | 280 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $500 | $109 |