Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W650

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was revealed 11 months earlier than the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FX78 matches up versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FX78 against the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and W650.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.