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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 13 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH2 grades vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony S2100

 FH2 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH2

 S2100 FH2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S2100

 FH2 S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outside 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH2 against the S2100.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and S2100.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH2 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent FH2 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Sony S2100 Travel photography information
72
good battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121g)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good battery life (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Sony S2100
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
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 Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery 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
Price at release $149 $0