Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.