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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic S2
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was brought out 12 months earlier than the S2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1 grades against the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic S2

 S1 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic S1

 S2 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S2

 S1 S2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the S2.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and S2.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Panasonic S2 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic S2 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average in class (117g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S2 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 112g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 280 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $269 $109