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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Replacement is Panasonic G7
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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic S2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was unveiled 16 months after the S2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the G6 scores vs the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic S2

 G6 S2 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic G6

 S2 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic S2

 G6 S2 

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and 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).

See the Panasonic G6 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 versus the S2.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and S2 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and S2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G6 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher G6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
72
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-24 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 280 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $750 $109