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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P7100
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 P7700 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic S2

 P7700 S2 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2012More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon P7700

 S2 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic S2

 P7700 S2 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

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

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (392 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (112g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (330 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery pack (330 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (392 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (112 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
75
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
heavier than competitors (392 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-05-28 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lbs) 112 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 280 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $109