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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced about the same time to the S2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S4300 scores vs the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic S2

 S4300 S2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon S4300

 S2 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic S2

 S4300 S2 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 provides external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 and the S2.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and S2.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 112 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 280 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $109