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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out at a similar time to the W620 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH6 scores against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W620

 FH6 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH6

 W620 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W620

 FH6 W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FH6 against the W620.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and W620.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony W620
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Sony W620
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Sony W620 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Sony W620
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than others (116 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Sony W620
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 images 220 images
Style 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
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
Retail cost $129 $102