Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S2000
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Portability
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony S2000
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(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
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Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH1 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH1 matches up against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony S2000
| FH1 | S2000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FH1
| S2000 | FH1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony S2000
| FH1 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 provides external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH1 and the S2000.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and S2000.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH1 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Sony S2000
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 163 grams (0.36 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $150 | $225 |