Panasonic FH7 vs Sony WX5

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 15 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH7 grades against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH7 against the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and WX5.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.