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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony W620

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 W620 FH5 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W620

		

		

			
 FH5 W620 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
56
 lighter than competition (116g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Sony W620
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
71
 lighter than competition (121g)
 offers touch focus
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than competition (116g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
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 rather wide (28mm)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (116 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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 720 (30 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
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form 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    
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $169 $102