Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic S2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and S2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX850 was announced 5 years later than the S2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX850 grades versus the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 features outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 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).

Check out the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX850 versus the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and S2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer GX850 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.