Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2
90 Imaging
48 Features
48 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF2
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
(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
- Released January 2012
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic S2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF3 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF3 scores against the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic S2
GF3 | S2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic GF3
S2 | GF3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic S2
GF3 | S2 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF3 versus Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 and the S2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and S2.
All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S2 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-11 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 264g (0.58 lbs) | 112g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 280 pictures |
Battery style | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $360 | $109 |