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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 19 months before the S2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX75 grades against the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic S2

 FX75 S2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FX75

 S2 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic S2

 FX75 S2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FX75 and the S2.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and S2.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX75 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Panasonic S2
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
great battery (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
70
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $109