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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched 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 FP3 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP3 matches up against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W220

 FP3 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FP3

 W220 FP3 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W220

 FP3 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP3 compared to the W220.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and W220.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP3 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (155 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Sony W220 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
60
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Sony W220
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $182 $160