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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony W220
(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
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was introduced 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH25 grades versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W220

 FH25 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FH25

 W220 FH25 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W220

 FH25 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 and the W220.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and W220.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger FH25 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony W220
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Other name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $160