Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH5 grades against the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH5 versus the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and WX500.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.