Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic S2
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S5100 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S5100 scores against the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic S2
| S5100 | S2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon S5100
| S2 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic S2
| S5100 | S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5100 against the S2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and S2.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S2 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-08-17 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 112 grams (0.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 280 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL10 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $200 | $109 |