Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH2 was revealed 20 months prior to the RX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH2 scores vs the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony RX100
FH2 | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Panasonic FH2
RX100 | FH2 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100
FH2 | RX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 vs the RX100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and RX100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | 330 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $149 | $448 |