Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX50

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH2 grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 vs the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and WX50.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX50 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.