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 WX30 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.
Below you can see the FP5 and WX30 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX30 Cameras
Panasonic FP5 and Sony WX30 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 WX30 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
