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Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S2 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was released at a similar time to the W620 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2 grades against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Sony W620

 S2 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic S2

 W620 S2 

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Sony W620

 S2 W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S2 offers 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) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S2 versus Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2 against the W620.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112 gr (0.25 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $109 $102