Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX5

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the FX90 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was released 15 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FX90 scores against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX90 and the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and HX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX90 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX90 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FX90 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.