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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 3 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH10 matches up vs the W350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony W350

 FH10 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH10

 W350 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony W350

 FH10 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH10 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH10 versus the W350.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and W350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FH10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Sony W350
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $200