Panasonic FX48 vs Sony WX70

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic FX48 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 4 years before the WX70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FX48 grades versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX48 versus the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and WX70.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.