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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was introduced 5 years after the S2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ80 matches up vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic S2

 FZ80 S2 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2012More modern by 61 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic FZ80

 S2 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic S2

 FZ80 S2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 vs the S2.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and S2 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and S2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ80 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
58
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (616g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
59
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (616g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (112g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (20mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (616g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (112g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 112 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 280 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $109