Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2010
(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
- Released January 2012
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic S2
FX700 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FX700
S2 | FX700 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic S2
FX700 | S2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 176g (0.39 lb) | 112g (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $109 |