Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W620
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W620 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH2 was announced 12 months before the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH2 scores vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W620
FH2 | W620 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH2
W620 | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W620
FH2 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 vs the W620.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and W620.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 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 | 270 photos | 220 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $149 | $102 |