Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and S2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 9 months after the S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and S2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S2 will offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.