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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 11 months before the S2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX48 grades against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony S2000

 FX48 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FX48

 S2000 FX48 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony S2000

 FX48 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 against the S2000.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and S2000.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX48 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync 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
Video resolutions 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 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $325 $225