Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic S2
FX78 | S2 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FX78
S2 | FX78 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic S2
FX78 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |