Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X100V versus Panasonic S2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and S2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and S2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100V was unveiled 8 years after the S2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100V grades against the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100V and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V features outside measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has dimensions 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 X100V versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and S2 is 79 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and S2.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will offer greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge in sensor tech.