Panasonic F5 vs Sony TX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The F5 was unveiled 3 years after the TX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F5 grades versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 versus the TX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and TX1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic F5 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer F5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.