Panasonic FX90 vs Sony W800

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was released 3 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX90 matches up against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has got external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FX90 and the W800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.