Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W650

Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was announced 19 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX75 scores vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX75 versus the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and W650.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W650 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.