Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic S2

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was released 4 years prior to the S2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS15 matches up against the S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 against the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and S2.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.