Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic S2

Below is a extended review of the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic S2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 19 months later than the S2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW110 matches up vs the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW110 compared to the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and S2.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW110 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent AW110 will have a benefit in sensor tech.