Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S02 and Panasonic GF2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S02 has external dimensions of 77 x 51 x 18 mm (3.03 x 2.01 x 0.69″) and weighs 100 g (0.22 lb / 3.53 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic GF2 has external dimensions of 113 x 68 x 33 mm (4.45 x 2.68 x 1.3″) and weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S02 and the Panasonic GF2. Nikon S02 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 36mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Panasonic GF2. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon S02 has a built-in lens but Panasonic GF2 doesn't. Once you put a lens on GF2, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S02 and Panasonic GF2.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S02 and Panasonic GF2.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S02 is significantly lighter (210g ) than the Panasonic GF2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on GF2, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix S02 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic GF2's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S02's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.