Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe F5 was revealed 12 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F5 grades vs the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony WX50
| F5 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic F5
| WX50 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony WX50
| F5 | WX50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the F5 and the WX50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F5 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WX50.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX50 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent F5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $100 | $250 |