Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic GF3
- Updated by Panasonic GF6
(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
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GF5 was manufactured 3 months later than the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF5 grades versus the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic S2
GF5 | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic GF5
S2 | GF5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic S2
GF5 | S2 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 offers external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions 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 GF5 vs Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GF5 compared to the S2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and S2 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and S2.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF5 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S2 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-04-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 267 gr (0.59 lbs) | 112 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 280 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $109 |