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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was revealed 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2 grades versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Samsung SL102

 S2 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic S2

 SL102 S2 

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Samsung SL102

 S2 SL102 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S2 versus the SL102.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and SL102.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic S2 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (112 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (112 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
30
great max aperture (f)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112g (0.25 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $109 $130