Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX300

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH2 grades vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 compared to the WX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and WX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.