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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • New Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively close but the FH10 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FH10 was revealed 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH10 grades versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony A350

 FH10 A350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2008Fresher by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FH10

 A350 FH10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony A350

 FH10 A350 
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 and the A350.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and A350 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and A350.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FH10 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Sony A350 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Sony A350
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony A350
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Sony A350
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Sony A350
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Sony A350 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 674 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $110 $600