Panasonic S2 with Sony S2100 Comparison

Panasonic S2 and Sony S2100 Main Features

  • January, 2012
  • January, 2010
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-112 mm (4x) F3.1-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 33-105 mm (3.2x) F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 98 x 57 x 21 mm, 112g.
  • 98 x 61 x 27 mm, 167g.
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Panasonic S2 Scores


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

Sony S2100 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
22
Value for money score
48
Portability score
97
Overall score
29

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Panasonic S2 was released in 2012, and Sony S2100 in 2010. Lumix DMC-S2 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-S2 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. 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 . Lumix DMC-S2 has image stabilization(Optical), Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Sony S2100 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
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 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-S2 Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Lumix DMC-S2 Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Announced January, 2012 January, 2010
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 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
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 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/1 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/1200 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.30 3.30
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 112 g 167 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 57 x 21 mm 98 x 61 x 27 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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