Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX9

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released within a month of the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH5 matches up vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH5 and the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and WX9.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.