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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 12 months prior to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH25 matches up vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W620

 FH25 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH25

 W620 FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W620

 FH25 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FH25 compared to the W620.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and W620.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony W620
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 250 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $102