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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 20 months after the S2100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX90 matches up vs the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony S2100

 FX90 S2100 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic FX90

 S2100 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony S2100

 FX90 S2100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 offers external measurements 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 S2100 has sizing 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 FX90 versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX90 compared to the S2100.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and S2100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern FX90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Sony S2100
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
60
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 149g (0.33 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
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 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 life 200 images -
Type of battery 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 One One
Retail pricing $227 $0