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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS16
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2

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Panasonic / 2011

Lumix DMC-FS16

Full specifications
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Panasonic / 2012

Lumix DMC-S2

Full specifications

Sensor area

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28 mm²
Lumix DMC-FS16
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-S2
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The Lumix DMC-FS16 and Lumix DMC-S2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Lumix DMC-FS16MetricLumix DMC-S2
14.1 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.4 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
1.97 µm²Pixel area1.97 µm²
50.86 MP/cm²Pixel density50.86 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
121 gWeight112 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The Lumix DMC-FS16 and Lumix DMC-S2 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-S2 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FS16 and Lumix DMC-S2 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-S2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FS16

Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-FS16 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 121 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-S2

Released in 2012, Lumix DMC-S2 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 112 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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