Panasonic S2 vs Sony S2100

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.