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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS2SZ7
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9899
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)5759
Weight (g)112133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.114.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.2
Sensor width (mm)6.136.13
Sensor height (mm)4.64.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.42
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3232 x 3232(10.4 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)1.510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMotion JPEG with mono audioAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical elementsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 Aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0025.00 - 250.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 20.005.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)410
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, Multi (23pt), 1ptContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, Multi (23pt), 1pt, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
1↑ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 81/1600 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleIntelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Baby1(birthday only), Baby2(birthday only)SCN (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionIntelligent ISO: 0.4 - 3.3m (Wide), 1.0 - 1.6m (Tele)Intelligent ISO: 0.6 - 5.6m (Wide), 1.5 - 2.9m (Tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7070
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280220
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 lite edition
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.0 advanced edition
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes Intelligent ISO Control, MEGA O.I.S.Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Video, Intelligent Auto (iA includes the new High Dynamic Range



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