Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W620
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP2 was revealed 24 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP2 grades against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W620
| FP2 | W620 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FP2
| W620 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W620
| FP2 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 provides external measurements 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP2 versus the W620.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and W620.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $80 | $102 |
