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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 2 years after the S2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm X30 S2 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm X30

 S2 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm X30 S2 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S2.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S2 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and S2.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S2 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
47
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (423 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Panasonic S2 Travel photography information
62
great battery (470 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (112g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (423 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-26 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 112 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 images 280 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $109