Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic S2
S570 | S2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon S570
S2 | S570 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic S2
S570 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |