Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH2 was released 18 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH2 matches up against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH2 vs the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and WX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.