Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620
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96 Imaging
37 Features
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Sony W620
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic S2
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Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Sony W620
S2 | W620 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |