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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic F5 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The F5 was released 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F5 matches up versus the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony W220

 F5 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic F5

 W220 F5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony W220

 F5 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic F5 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the F5 versus the W220.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and W220.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent F5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
33
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Sony W220
68
lighter than competition (121g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $100 $160