Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 12 months earlier than the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH5 grades against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH5 compared to the W620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind in sensor tech.