Panasonic FX48 vs Sony WX5

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was introduced 17 months prior to the WX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX48 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX48 against the WX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FX48 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.