Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 13 months after the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the F5 scores against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the F5 compared to the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and W620.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher F5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.