Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 11 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the F5 matches up versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the F5 and the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and HX30V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher F5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.