Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX350

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 4 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH5 grades against the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 compared to the WX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and WX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind in sensor innovation.