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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced 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 FH10 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was introduced 13 months after the W620 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH10 scores against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony W620

 FH10 W620 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH10

 W620 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W620

 FH10 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 against the W620.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and W620.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Sony W620
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery 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 shooting
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 One One
Retail pricing $110 $102