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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was announced 17 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FX700 grades vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W620

 FX700 W620 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FX700

 W620 FX700 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W620

 FX700 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FX700 and the W620.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and W620.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Sony W620
38
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $102