Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled about the same time to the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the F5 scores vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has got 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) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the F5 vs the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.