Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS12 was brought out 4 months after the W220 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS12 scores versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS12 versus the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and W220.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.