Panasonic FP5 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine IV processor. On the other hand, Sony HX90V has a
18.0MP (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.
Below you can see the FP5 and HX90V sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX90V Cameras
Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX90V have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FP5
or the
Sony HX90V ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(1/2.3-inch versus ),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
