Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB250F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the WB250F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S2 matches up vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 has got 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) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2 against the WB250F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.