Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Announced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic ZS50
S2 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic S2
ZS50 | S2 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS50
S2 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112g (0.25 lb) | 243g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $109 | $350 |