Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony HX99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the FH5 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor size.

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The FH5 was announced 8 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH5 matches up against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got external 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH5 against the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and HX99.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH5 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.