Panasonic FS7 vs Sony WX220

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS7 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and WX220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS7 grades against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 has got external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 and Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FS7 vs the WX220.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and WX220.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony WX220 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.