Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V

Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S2 and Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S2 was launched around the same time to the HX10V so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2 scores vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Sony HX10V
S2 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic S2
HX10V | S2 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Sony HX10V
S2 | HX10V | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 enjoys external 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) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S2 and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2 against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and HX10V.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 112g (0.25 pounds) | 234g (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $109 | $616 |