Panasonic FX78 vs Sony S2000

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FX78 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was released 13 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX78 scores versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FX78 and the S2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer FX78 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.