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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon L22 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 23 months prior to the S2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L22 matches up against the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic S2

 L22 S2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon L22

 S2 L22 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic S2

 L22 S2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 compared to the S2.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and S2.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S2 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 112 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $109