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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(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
Panasonic S2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic S2

 FZ35 S2 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FZ35

 S2 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic S2

 FZ35 S2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and S2 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
Panasonic S2 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (112g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
Panasonic S2 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (112 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
41
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
Panasonic S2 Vlogging features
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (112 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
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