Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony S2100
FH5 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH5
S2100 | FH5 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony S2100
FH5 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |