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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
Panasonic S2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm T500 S2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm T500

 S2 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm T500 S2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
76
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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