Panasonic F5 vs Sony TX100V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic F5 and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was launched 2 years after the TX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the F5 matches up against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic F5 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F5 compared to the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern F5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.