Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 17 months prior to the S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX700 grades vs the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 and the S2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and S2.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.