Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony WX300

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was unveiled 7 months before the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ5 grades versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ5 against the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and WX300.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SZ5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.