Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F 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
- Released January 2012
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Samsung DV150F
S2 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic S2
DV150F | S2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Samsung DV150F
S2 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |