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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was revealed 24 months before the W620 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH22 matches up vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W620

 FH22 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH22

 W620 FH22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W620

 FH22 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH22 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 dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH22 vs the W620.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and W620.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH22 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Sony W620
67
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (116g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (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 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 - 220 photos
Battery format - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $102