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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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 FX90 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX90 matches up vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony W220

 FX90 W220 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic FX90

 W220 FX90 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony W220

 FX90 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FX90 vs the W220.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and W220.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer FX90 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
60
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.90 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 149g (0.33 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $227 $160