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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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 P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was introduced 23 months after the S2 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the P7800 grades versus the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic S2

 P7800 S2 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon P7800

 S2 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic S2

 P7800 S2 
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P7800 versus the S2.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and S2 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and S2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S2 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
65
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
low resolution (12MP)
71
good battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
75
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (399 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 399 grams (0.88 lb) 112 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 280 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $550 $109