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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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 FP7 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FP7 matches up vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W220

 FP7 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FP7

 W220 FP7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W220

 FP7 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP7 compared to the W220.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and W220.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP7 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Sony W220
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
63
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $227 $160