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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 17 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX75 scores against the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony W220

 FX75 W220 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FX75

 W220 FX75 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony W220

 FX75 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX75 and the W220.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and W220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FX75 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
Sony W220 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Sony W220
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Sony W220
67
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $160