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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony W620

 F5 W620 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic F5

 W620 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony W620

 F5 W620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Sony W620
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Sony W620
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average (121g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than average (116 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life 250 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $102