Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W220

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 13 months after the W220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FH1 grades against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 has physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 vs the W220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and W220.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer FH1 should have an edge in sensor technology.