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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 13 months later than the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH25 grades versus the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony S2000

 FH25 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FH25

 S2000 FH25 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony S2000

 FH25 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 and the S2000.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and S2000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Sony S2000
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 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 diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
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
Retail cost $180 $225