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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released 13 months after the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH10 scores versus the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic S2

 FH10 S2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FH10

 S2 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S2

 FH10 S2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 vs the S2.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and S2 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and S2.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH10 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Panasonic S2 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (112 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 112 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery 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
Launch cost $110 $109