Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2000

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH3 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was brought out very close to the S2000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH3 scores versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH3 compared to the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.