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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 23 months later than the W230 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH2 matches up vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W230

 FH2 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic FH2

 W230 FH2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W230

 FH2 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH2 versus the W230.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger FH2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
72
great battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than competition (121g)
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery pack (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony W230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $180