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Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 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 S1 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 13 months after the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1 grades versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony S2000

 S1 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic S1

 S2000 S1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony S2000

 S1 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 and the S2000.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and S2000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony S2000
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 life 240 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $269 $225