Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro was introduced in August 2002 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II was introduced in February 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro over Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II over Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 1.8" Fixed screen with 117k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,240k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 92% coverage magnification and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has 100% coverage (0.74x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 77.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II comes with DMW-BLC12PP battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and 13.50 m at Auto ISO on Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount to Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro body has dimensions of 142 x 131 x 80 mm (5.59 x 5.16 x 3.15") and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II body has dimensions of 136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2"). Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II weighs 808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II

142 mm

131 mm

136 mm

97 mm

131 mm

97 mm

80 mm

132 mm