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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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 FH7 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was released 21 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH7 scores against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony S2000

 FH7 S2000 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FH7

 S2000 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony S2000

 FH7 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 and the S2000.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and S2000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony S2000
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $225