Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 16 months after the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S2 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S2.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S2 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.