Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX150

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 13 months prior to the WX150 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH2 matches up against the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH2 versus the WX150.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and WX150.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.