Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released very close to the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH5 scores versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 vs the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and W570.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.