Panasonic FX48 vs Sony WX50

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX48 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX50 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FX48 scores versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FX48 compared to the WX50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and WX50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX50 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.