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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was brought out 11 months before the S2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FX78 grades against the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic S2

 FX78 S2 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FX78

 S2 FX78 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic S2

 FX78 S2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX78 versus the S2.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and S2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX78 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography info
Panasonic S2 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than others (112 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging information
Panasonic S2 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-25 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 112 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 pictures 280 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $210 $109