Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic S2

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was announced 3 years prior to the S2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX48 grades against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 against the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and S2.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.