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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed December 2016
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony HX350, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ1000 II (1") and HX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 2 years later than the HX350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony HX350

 FZ1000 II HX350 
RevealedFebruary 2019December 2016Fresher by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k922kClearer display (+318k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 HX350 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX350

 FZ1000 II HX350 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II and the HX350.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and HX350 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and HX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer FZ1000 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
72
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sports photography with Sony HX350
69
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
67
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-02-18 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 350 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $898 -