Panasonic FH5 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 13 months before the TX66 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH5 matches up versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH5 vs the TX66.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and TX66.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX66 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind in sensor tech.