Panasonic S2 with Fujifilm X20 Comparison

Panasonic S2 and Fujifilm X20 Main Features

  • January, 2012
  • April, 2013
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 2/3 CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F3.1-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 98 x 57 x 21 mm, 112g.
  • 117 x 70 x 57 mm, 353g.
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Panasonic S2 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
30
Value for money score
52
Portability score
99
Overall score
33

Fujifilm X20 Scores


Imaging score
35
Features score
56
Value for money score
68
Portability score
89
Overall score
52

Fujifilm X20 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 with FujiFilm X20. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Panasonic S2 was released in 2012, and Fujifilm X20 in 2013. X20 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-S2 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-S2 is greater than that of X20. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
X20 has optical (tunnel) viewfinder, and the Lumix DMC-S2 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-S2 X20
Brand Panasonic FujiFilm
Model Lumix DMC-S2 X20
Announced January, 2012 April, 2013
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 1
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 85%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.30 7.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 2/3
Sensor Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 58.1 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 280 shots 270 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-50
Physical
Weight 112 g 353 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 57 x 21 mm 117 x 70 x 57 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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