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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 2 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the LZ40 grades against the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic S2

 LZ40 S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic LZ40

 S2 LZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic S2

 LZ40 S2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 has external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 compared to the S2.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and S2 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and S2.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer LZ40 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography info
Panasonic S2 Street photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S2 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S2 Travel photography factors
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great reach (924mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than average (112g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
44
rather wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
27
rather wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (524g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 112 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 280 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $219 $109