Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP1 was introduced within a month of the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP1 scores vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony S2000
FP1 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FP1
S2000 | FP1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony S2000
FP1 | S2000 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP1 and the S2000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and S2000.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP1 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $153 | $225 |