Panasonic FX90 vs Sony TX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FX90 and Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FX90 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The FX90 was introduced 19 months later than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX90 matches up vs the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX90 and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FX90 and the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and TX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX90 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FX90 will deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern FX90 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.