Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony S2100
FH25 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH25
S2100 | FH25 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony S2100
FH25 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |