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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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 FX75 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was brought out 19 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX75 scores vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony W620

 FX75 W620 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FX75

 W620 FX75 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony W620

 FX75 W620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 features physical measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX75 and the W620.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and W620.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FX75 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Sony W620
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
67
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W620 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Other name Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $139 $102