Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH1 was manufactured very close to the W350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FH1 scores against the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W350
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH1
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Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W350
FH1 | W350 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 features external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH1 versus the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and W350.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W350 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 163 gr (0.36 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $150 | $200 |