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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony S2000

 FP1 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FP1

 S2000 FP1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony S2000

 FP1 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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