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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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 FH27 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 13 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH27 scores vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony S2100

 FH27 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH27

 S2100 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony S2100

 FH27 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH27 compared to the S2100.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FH27 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Sony S2100
68
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
Vlogging with Sony S2100
32
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 152g (0.34 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 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $229 $0