Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S2

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.