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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FP1 scores against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W220

 FP1 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FP1

 W220 FP1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W220

 FP1 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 against the W220.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and W220.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer FP1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (151g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (151 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 151g (0.33 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $153 $160