Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W620

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 12 months prior to the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP5 matches up against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the W620.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and W620.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FP5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.