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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 20 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FX90 scores versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony S2000

 FX90 S2000 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FX90

 S2000 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony S2000

 FX90 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX90 and the S2000.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer FX90 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
60
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2000 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-26 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $227 $225