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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
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 L26 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L26 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out around the same time to the S2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L26 scores versus the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic S2

 L26 S2 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon L26

 S2 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic S2

 L26 S2 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L26 and the S2.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and S2.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Panasonic S2 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery (280 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (112g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 images 280 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $70 $109