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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 2 years after the S930 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 grades versus the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony S930

 FH2 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic FH2

 S930 FH2 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S930

 FH2 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 and the S930.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH2 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery (270 shots)
lighter than others (121 grams)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
Vlogging with Sony S930
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $219