Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX1

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP5 was introduced 18 months later than the WX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP5 grades versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 compared to the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and WX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP5 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer FP5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.