Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX220

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was manufactured 18 months later than the WX220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ300 grades against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 and the WX220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and WX220 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and WX220.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.