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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic S2
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and S2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was announced 4 years before the S2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS7 grades against the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic S2

 FS7 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FS7

 S2 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic S2

 FS7 S2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 has external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 and the S2.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and S2.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic S2 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
Panasonic S2 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
Panasonic S2 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 112 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $109