Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH27 was brought out 13 months later than the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH27 matches up vs the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony S2000
FH27 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FH27
S2000 | FH27 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S2000
FH27 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 compared to the S2000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and S2000.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger FH27 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) | 167 grams (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 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 | 250 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $229 | $225 |