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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Panasonic S2

 P7100 S2 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon P7100

 S2 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic S2

 P7100 S2 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7100
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
45
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7100
Street photography with Panasonic S2
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (395g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography info
Panasonic S2 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S2 Travel photography advice
56
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (395 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (112g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (395 grams)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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