Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S2 was introduced very close to the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S2 matches up vs the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Sony W610
S2 | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic S2
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Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Sony W610
S2 | W610 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2 against the W610.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and W610.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S2 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 112 gr (0.25 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $109 | $200 |