Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS3

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2 scores versus the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 has got external measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S2 compared to the ZS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and ZS3.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S2 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.