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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was revealed at a similar time to the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH3 grades vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony S2100

 FH3 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH3

 S2100 FH3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony S2100

 FH3 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 provides external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 vs the S2100.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and S2100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH3
Street photography with Sony S2100
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 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 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $0