Panasonic FX580 vs Sony W620

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FX580 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was released 3 years before the W620 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX580 scores against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 and Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX580 vs the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and W620.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W620 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.