Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX350

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 5 years before the WX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH1 grades versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH1 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH1 compared to the WX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and WX350.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.