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Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic S2 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was unveiled 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2 scores versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Sony S2100

 S2 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic S2

 S2100 S2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Sony S2100

 S2 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 features outside measurements 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S2 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2 vs the S2100.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and S2100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Sony S2100
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than others (112g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S2
Vlogging with Sony S2100
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (112 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $0