Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX150

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 13 months before the WX150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP5 matches up vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 vs the WX150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP5 and WX150.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.