Panasonic FH8 vs Sony S2000

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH8 matches up versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 compared to the S2000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and S2000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern FH8 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.