Panasonic S2 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S2 versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S2 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2 was manufactured 13 months before the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S2 matches up vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S2 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S2 versus Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S2 vs the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S2 will be behind in sensor innovation.