Leica C vs Panasonic S2
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Leica C vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Announced September 2013
- Additionally Known as Typ112
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Leica C vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica C vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close but the C (1/1.7") and S2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe C was unveiled 21 months after the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the C grades versus the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica C vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic S2
C | S2 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Leica C
S2 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic S2
C | S2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Leica C vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica C provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Leica C vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the C versus the S2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Leica C vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and S2.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S2 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher C will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Leica C vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica C | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Also Known as | Typ112 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-09-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 112 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 shots | 280 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,299 | $109 |