Panasonic FP5 vs Sony WX80

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP5 scores against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP5 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 and the WX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and WX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX80 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.