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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was manufactured 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH10 grades against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony S2100

 FH10 S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH10

 S2100 FH10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony S2100

 FH10 S2100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 vs the S2100.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and S2100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and S2100.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger FH10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max 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 sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 103g (0.23 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photographs -
Type of battery 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $110 $0