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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 8 months before the FH7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the AX350 scores versus the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic FH7

 AX350 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm AX350

 FH7 AX350 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH7

 AX350 FH7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AX350 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the AX350 compared to the FH7.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and FH7.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (126g)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic FH7
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 260 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $149