Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S2

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.

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.

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.

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.