Panasonic FP5 vs Sony S2000

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony S2000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 13 months after the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP5 scores versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 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 FP5 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 compared to the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FP5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.