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Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S2 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2 was brought out 6 months after the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2 grades against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Sony WX30

 S2 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic S2

 WX30 S2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Sony WX30

 S2 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S2 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2 versus the WX30.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and WX30.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S2
Street photography with Sony WX30
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S2
Sports photography with Sony WX30
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
70
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (112 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (112 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 112g (0.25 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $109 $259