Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W620

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out 24 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP1 matches up against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 and the W620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and W620.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W620 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.