Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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 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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic S2
P7800 | S2 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon P7800
S2 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic S2
P7800 | S2 | |||
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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).
Check the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and S2 is 82 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |