Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
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- 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
- Introduced January 2012
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH27 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH27 matches up against the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony W620
| FH27 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH27
| W620 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony W620
| FH27 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 and the W620.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and W620.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 720 (24 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 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 lb) | 116 gr (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 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 photos | 220 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | 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 |
| Cost at release | $229 | $102 |