Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
- Announced January 2009
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH3 was brought out 13 months after the W220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH3 scores versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W220
FH3 | W220 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FH3
W220 | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W220
FH3 | W220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH3 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH3 and the W220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and W220.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 147g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $160 | $160 |