Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2000

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic S2 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2 was manufactured 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2 grades versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S2 comes with physical dimensions 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 S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2 and the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and S2000.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S2 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.