Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic S2

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed around the same time to the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.