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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic S2
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 3 years prior to the S2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S570 scores against the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic S2

 S570 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon S570

 S2 S570 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic S2

 S570 S2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S570 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 compared to the S2.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and S2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography info
Panasonic S2 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (112g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 112 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 280 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $109