Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX99

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The F5 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the F5 matches up vs the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the F5 against the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and HX99.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.