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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP2 was introduced very close to the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP2 scores vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony S2000

 FP2 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FP2

 S2000 FP2 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony S2000

 FP2 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has got external 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 sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP2 compared to the S2000.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and S2000.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP2 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (151g)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (151g)
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $80 $225