Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S2 was manufactured within a month of the SZ7 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2 scores vs the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic SZ7
S2 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic S2
SZ7 | S2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic SZ7
S2 | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 features outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2 vs the SZ7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and SZ7.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 112g (0.25 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
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 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 | 220 pictures |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $199 |