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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced around the same time to the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH6 grades vs the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic S2

 FH6 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FH6

 S2 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S2

 FH6 S2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH6 against the S2.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Panasonic S2 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Panasonic S2 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 shots 280 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $129 $109