Panasonic FH8 vs Sony TX5

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic FH8 and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH8 was launched 23 months later than the TX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH8 matches up against the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH8 vs the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH8 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FH8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.