Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX80

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released 24 months prior to the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH5 matches up vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH5 vs the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and WX80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.