Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX5
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH5 was launched 7 months after the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH5 matches up vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony WX5
| FH5 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FH5
| WX5 | FH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX5
| FH5 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 versus the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and WX5.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FH5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 121g (0.27 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $169 | $250 |
