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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony W350
(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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 13 months after the W350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH2 scores vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W350

 FH2 W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH2

 W350 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W350

 FH2 W350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 versus the W350.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and W350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger FH2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (270 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery pack (270 per charge)
lighter than others in class (121g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (270 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 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 life 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $200