Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX30

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured 18 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the F5 grades versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 provides outside 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) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F5 compared to the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher F5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.