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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 13 months later than the S2100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH5 matches up vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony S2100

 FH5 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH5

 S2100 FH5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony S2100

 FH5 S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 versus the S2100.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and S2100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Sony S2100
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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 (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 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 121 grams (0.27 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
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 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 life 260 pictures -
Battery format 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 One One
Launch cost $169 $0