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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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 FS12 vs Sony W220 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W220

 FS12 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FS12

 W220 FS12 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W220

 FS12 W220 
LaunchedApril 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography highlights
Sony W220 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Sony W220
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $228 $160