Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2 was launched within a month of the SZ1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S2 scores versus the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic SZ1
S2 | SZ1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic S2
SZ1 | S2 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ1
S2 | SZ1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 offers physical 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) and the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S2 against the SZ1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and SZ1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112 grams (0.25 pounds) | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 280 photos | 250 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $109 | $179 |