Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(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
- Announced January 2010
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH7 was announced 21 months later than the S2100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 scores vs the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony S2100
FH7 | S2100 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH7
S2100 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony S2100
FH7 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements 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 FH7 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 vs the S2100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and S2100.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer FH7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
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 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 | 260 images | - |
Form of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $0 |