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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SZ10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2 matches up versus the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic SZ10

 S2 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic S2

 SZ10 S2 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ10

 S2 SZ10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2 versus the SZ10.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and SZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S2
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S2
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
71
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (112g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S2
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (177g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.25 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $200