Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX30

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH5 matches up versus the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 vs the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and TX30.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.