Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Older Model is Nikon P7000
- Newer Model is Nikon P7700
(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

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The P7100 was launched 2 months later than the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P7100 grades versus the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Panasonic S2
P7100 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon P7100
S2 | P7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic S2
P7100 | S2 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 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).
Examine the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the P7100 and the S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and S2 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and S2.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S2 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-20 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 395 grams (0.87 lb) | 112 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 280 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $750 | $109 |