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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was unveiled 12 months prior to the S1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP2 grades vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic S1

 FP2 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FP2

 S1 FP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S1

 FP2 S1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 against the S1.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 151g (0.33 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $80 $269