Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S2

The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and S2 (14MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was brought out 8 years prior to the S2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-300 grades versus the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-300 compared to the S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and S2 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and S2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S2 will provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind in sensor technology.