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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 7000 scores versus the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic S2

 7000 S2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus 7000

 S2 7000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic S2

 7000 S2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7000 against the S2.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and S2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
Panasonic S2 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (112g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic S2
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also Known as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 172 grams (0.38 pounds) 112 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $109