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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 19 months later than the W220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX700 matches up versus the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W220

 FX700 W220 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FX700

 W220 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W220

 FX700 W220 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 vs the W220.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and W220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer FX700 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $160