Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Launched January 2010
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP1 was launched about the same time to the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP1 grades against the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony S2100
| FP1 | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FP1
| S2100 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony S2100
| FP1 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP1 versus the S2100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and S2100.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 167 grams (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 All around 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $153 | $0 |