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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ300
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was brought out 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ200 grades versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony WX5

 FZ200 WX5 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic FZ200

 WX5 FZ200 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony WX5

 FZ200 WX5 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 features outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 against the WX5.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and WX5 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger FZ200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Sony WX5
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Sony WX5
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
55
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (588g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
63
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-18 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 gr (1.30 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $250