Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2
96 Imaging
37 Features
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96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic S2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FH6
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Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic S2
FH6 | S2 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |