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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony WX150

 FH5 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic FH5

 WX150 FH5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX150

 FH5 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
Sony WX150 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $169 $300