Panasonic F5 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic F5 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic F5 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe F5 was manufactured 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F5 grades vs the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic F5 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony S2000
F5 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic F5
S2000 | F5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony S2000
F5 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic F5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic F5 and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the F5 compared to the S2000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and S2000.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern F5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $100 | $225 |