Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX5

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP8 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP8 scores against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP8 versus the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.