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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony S2100

 FH7 S2100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Fresher by 21 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FH7

 S2100 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony S2100

 FH7 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than others (126g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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