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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Updated by Sony A550
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was announced 4 years later than the A100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH2 scores versus the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony A100

 FH2 A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2006More recent by 54 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic FH2

 A100 FH2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A100

 FH2 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 vs the A100.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and A100 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and A100.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH2 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH2 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A100 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Sony A100
72
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121g)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Sony A100 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (270 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
Sony A100 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony A100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery life 270 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $1,000