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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched very close to the W220 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX48 scores against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony W220

 FX48 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FX48

 W220 FX48 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony W220

 FX48 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX48 and the W220.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and W220.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
Sony W220 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Sony W220
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Sony W220
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 150 gr (0.33 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $325 $160