Panasonic S2 vs Pentax P70

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic S2 and Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was revealed 2 years after the P70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S2 matches up vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 enjoys 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) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S2 and Pentax P70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2 versus the P70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and P70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.