Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The G10 was revealed 17 months before the S2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G10 scores vs the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G10 versus the S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and S2 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and S2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S2 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.