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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was brought out 12 months before the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2 grades against the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic SZ3

 S2 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic S2

 SZ3 S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ3

 S2 SZ3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 enjoys external 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2 against the SZ3.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and SZ3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (112g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
70
good battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average (112g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 (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 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $150