Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 17 months prior to the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FX580 grades versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 and the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and WX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.