Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Released January 2012
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm T500 was released 13 months after the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic S2
Fujifilm T500 | S2 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm T500
S2 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S2
Fujifilm T500 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the S2.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and S2.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | 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 | ||
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 | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 112 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $109 |