Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 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
- Announced January 2010
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Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP3 was released very close to the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FP3 matches up vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony S2000
| FP3 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FP3
| S2000 | FP3 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony S2000
| FP3 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 compared to the S2000.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and S2000.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30 fps), 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $182 | $225 |