Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 13 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH5 grades vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH5 versus the S2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and S2000.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer FH5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.