Panasonic FX90 vs Sony NEX-5

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FX90 was revealed 15 months later than the NEX-5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX90 grades vs the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FX90 against the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and NEX-5.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX90 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-5 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.