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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced around the same time to the S2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH22 grades against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony S2000

 FH22 S2000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FH22

 S2000 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony S2000

 FH22 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH22 against the S2000.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and S2000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Sony S2000
67
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $225