Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W220
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37 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FH20 was announced 13 months after the W220 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH20 matches up versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W220
| FH20 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FH20
| W220 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W220
| FH20 | W220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH20 against the W220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and W220.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $179 | $160 |
