Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony S2000
FX90 | S2000 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic FX90
S2000 | FX90 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony S2000
FX90 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |