Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony W220
FX75 | W220 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FX75
W220 | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony W220
FX75 | W220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 |