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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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 FH5 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was announced 12 months prior to the S2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH5 scores against the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic S2

 FH5 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FH5

 S2 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic S2

 FH5 S2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH5 against the S2.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and S2.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
Panasonic S2 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
Panasonic S2 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 121 grams (0.27 lb) 112 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 shots 280 shots
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 One One
Cost at launch $169 $109