Panasonic S2 vs Samsung PL170
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung PL170 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Panasonic S2 vs Samsung PL170 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung PL170, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S2 was announced 13 months after the PL170 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S2 grades against the PL170 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S2 vs Samsung PL170 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Samsung PL170
S2 | PL170 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Panasonic S2
PL170 | S2 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Samsung PL170
S2 | PL170 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic S2 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung PL170 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S2 and the PL170.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and PL170.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Samsung PL170 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Samsung PL170 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 112 grams (0.25 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $109 | $175 |