Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S2

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ150 was released 4 months later than the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ150 grades against the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ150 versus the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and S2 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and S2.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively.