Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W620
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Released September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony W620
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2012
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On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH7 grades versus the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W620
| FH7 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FH7
| W620 | FH7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W620
| FH7 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH7 vs the W620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and W620.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sony W620 Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than others (126 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-09-07 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | 260 images | 220 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $149 | $102 |