Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX5
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33 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH2 was launched 7 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH2 matches up vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony WX5
| FH2 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FH2
| WX5 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX5
| FH2 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH2 compared to the WX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and WX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent FH2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $149 | $250 |