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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Sony S2100
(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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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was launched 7 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX700 scores against the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony S2100

 FX700 S2100 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FX700

 S2100 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony S2100

 FX700 S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX700 vs the S2100.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and S2100.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FX700 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
37
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format AVCHD 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $0