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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W220
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH6 matches up versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W220

 FH6 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FH6

 W220 FH6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W220

 FH6 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 compared to the W220.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and W220.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH6 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
70
great battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 280 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $129 $160