Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic S2

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was revealed 7 months after the S2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ200 matches up vs the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 comes with outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ200 and the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and S2 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and S2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger FZ200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.