Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000
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36 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony S2000
FP2 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FP2
S2000 | FP2 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony S2000
FP2 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |