Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000
95 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony S2000
FX48 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FX48
S2000 | FX48 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony S2000
FX48 | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |