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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony W620
(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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was introduced 24 months before the W620 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH20 scores against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W620

 FH20 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH20

 W620 FH20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W620

 FH20 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FH20 vs the W620.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and W620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 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 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Cost at release $179 $102