Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX150

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX150 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX580 matches up versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FX580 and the WX150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and WX150.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.