Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S2 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The P7700 was announced 17 months later than the S2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the P7700 scores vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has got physical measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7700 and the S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S2 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and S2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7700 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S2 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger P7700 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.