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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2 was announced 12 months earlier than the DV150F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2 matches up vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Samsung DV150F

 S2 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic S2

 DV150F S2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Samsung DV150F

 S2 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2 versus the DV150F.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and DV150F.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S2
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
70
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112 gr (0.25 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $150