Panasonic FS7 vs Sony WX5

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and WX5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was brought out 17 months before the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS7 grades versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 offers external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS7 vs the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and WX5.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony WX5 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.