Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic S2 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2 was released 15 months before the HX50V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2 grades against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 has physical measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S2 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2 versus the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older S2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.