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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was unveiled 13 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH10 scores against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony WX350

 FH10 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FH10

 WX350 FH10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX350

 FH10 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 and the WX350.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WX350 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and WX350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FH10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony WX350
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 260 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $110 $270