Nikon S02 vs Panasonic GF2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S02 and Panasonic GF2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very similar but the S02 (1/3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was unveiled 2 years after the GF2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S02 scores vs the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 has got physical measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S02 vs the GF2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and GF2 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and GF2.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S02 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S02 will offer you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S02 will have an advantage in sensor technology.