Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX80

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 24 months prior to the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH2 grades versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH2 and the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.