Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W730

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched 24 months prior to the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH5 scores vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 vs the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and W730.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.