Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS1

The following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S2 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2 was released 2 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2 grades against the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S2 compared to the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and ZS1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S2 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.