Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2100
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
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Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP2 was launched at a similar time to the S2100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP2 grades against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony S2100
| FP2 | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FP2
| S2100 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony S2100
| FP2 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP2 and the S2100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and S2100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 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 | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 |
| Price at launch | $80 | $0 |