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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was introduced 3 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH8 grades vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony W220

 FH8 W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FH8

 W220 FH8 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W220

 FH8 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 compared to the W220.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (123g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Sony W220
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Sony W220
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 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 speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 123 gr (0.27 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $160