Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic S2
F5 | S2 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic F5
S2 | F5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic S2
F5 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |