Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic S2

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic S2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 24 months before the S2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP3 matches up vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 versus the S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and S2.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FP3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.