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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FH25 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 13 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 matches up vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony S2100

 FH25 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH25

 S2100 FH25 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony S2100

 FH25 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 versus the S2100.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and S2100.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony S2100
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony S2100
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $0