Panasonic FP2 vs Sony WX5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 6 months earlier than the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FP2 grades against the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP2 and the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and WX5.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.