Panasonic F5 vs Sony W370

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic F5 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was announced 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F5 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys exterior 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 W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic F5 and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 versus the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and W370.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent F5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.