Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 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
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony S2100
FH2 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH2
S2100 | FH2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S2100
FH2 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |