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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L110 was announced 23 months before the S2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L110 matches up versus the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic S2

 L110 S2 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon L110

 S2 L110 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic S2

 L110 S2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 has got external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the L110 against the S2.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and S2 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and S2.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Panasonic S2
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (112g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 112 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 - 280 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $109