Panasonic S2 vs Sony W290

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic S2 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was introduced 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2 matches up against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S2 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2 compared to the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S2 and W290.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.