Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic ZS7
S2 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic S2
ZS7 | S2 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS7
S2 | ZS7 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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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 |