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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Overview

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").

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The 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 sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony S2100

 FP1 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Sony S2100
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony 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