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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Sony A99
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A99 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH2 was unveiled 6 years before the A99 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH2 grades vs the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony A99 II

 FH2 A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Panasonic FH2

 A99 II FH2 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011More modern by 69 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A99 II

 FH2 A99 II 
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A99 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH2 vs the A99 II.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and A99 II is 96 and 57 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and A99 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH2 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 II will provide you with more detail having an extra 28MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Sony A99 II Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Sony A99 II Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Sony A99 II Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
bad battery power (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Sony A99 II Travel photography information
72
good battery power (270 shots)
lighter than average (121 grams)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
78
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony A99 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Alpha A99 II
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 849 gr (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 490 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $149 $3,198