Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic S3

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was announced 13 months after the S3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S2 grades vs the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2 compared to the S3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and S3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S2 should have an edge in sensor tech.