Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony S930
FH2 | S930 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FH2 and Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |