Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony S2000
ZS5 | S2000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZS5
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony S2000
ZS5 | S2000 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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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 |