Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic S2

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 5 months prior to the S2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-11 grades versus the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and S2 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and S2.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account.