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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic F5 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The F5 was released 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F5 matches up versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony WX5

 F5 WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic F5

 WX5 F5 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony WX5

 F5 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the F5 against the WX5.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic F5 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent F5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $250