Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX5

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 6 months before the WX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH1 matches up against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH1 and the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.