Panasonic FH6 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH6 was launched 2 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH6 grades vs the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony S2100
FH6 | S2100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH6
S2100 | FH6 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony S2100
FH6 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony S2100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH6 vs the S2100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and S2100.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FH6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $129 | $0 |