Panasonic S2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was released 13 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2 scores versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S2 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.