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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was brought out 13 months after the S2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the F5 matches up against the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic S2

 F5 S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic F5

 S2 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic S2

 F5 S2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F5 against the S2.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and S2.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern F5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Panasonic S2
56
lighter than others in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (112g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 112 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 280 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $100 $109