Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2 was brought out 4 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2 grades against the ZS50 with respect 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-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 features physical 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 ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S2 compared to the ZS50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.