Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX150

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S2 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was launched about the same time to the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S2 scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 has got exterior 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S2 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S2 compared to the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and WX150.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX150 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.