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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was brought out 6 months after the ZS7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S2 scores versus the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic ZS7

 S2 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic S2

 ZS7 S2 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS7

 S2 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 provides outer 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S2 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and ZS7.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S2
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
70
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (218g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $350