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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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 ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was announced 6 months later than the S2000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS5 grades against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony S2000

 ZS5 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZS5

 S2000 ZS5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony S2000

 ZS5 S2000 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS5 compared to the S2000.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS5 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
27
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
Street photography with Sony S2000
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - 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
Retail pricing $300 $225