Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic S2

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FP2 versus Panasonic S2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured 24 months before the S2 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP2 grades against the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FP2 against the S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and S2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.