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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(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
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
  • Released January 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm S8500 S2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm S8500

 S2 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm S8500 S2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and S2 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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