Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
(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
- Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ35 was revealed 18 months earlier than the S2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ35 matches up versus the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic S2
FZ35 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FZ35
S2 | FZ35 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic S2
FZ35 | S2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 and the S2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and S2 is 72 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and S2.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 lb) | 112 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $999 | $109 |