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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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 X20 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm X20 S2 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm X20

 S2 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm X20 S2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Panasonic S2
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (353 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
61
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
31
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (353g)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 280 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $109