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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony S2000

 FH5 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FH5

 S2000 FH5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony S2000

 FH5 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 121g (0.27 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $169 $225