Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 13 months prior to the WX150 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FH5 grades vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 compared to the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and WX150.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.