Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2000

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.