Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W620

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.