Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX5

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was announced 7 months later than the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP5 matches up vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 comes with outer 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FP5 vs the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and WX5.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP5 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer FP5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.