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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was launched 24 months before the WB350F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2 scores vs the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Samsung WB350F

 S2 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic S2

 WB350F S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Samsung WB350F

 S2 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. 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) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S2 versus Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 against the WB350F.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (112g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic S2 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112g (0.25 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $260