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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 13 months later than the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH2 grades against the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony S2000

 FH2 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FH2

 S2000 FH2 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S2000

 FH2 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH2 versus the S2000.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent FH2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Sony S2000
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
72
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $225