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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Released June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the FH20 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The FH20 was launched 20 months after the A350 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH20 grades vs the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony A350

 FH20 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2008Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FH20

 A350 FH20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A350

 FH20 A350 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH20 compared to the A350.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and A350.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The FH20 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The more recent FH20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
Sony A350 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
more heavy than competition (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
Sony A350 Travel photography details
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (674 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
Sony A350 Landscape photography info
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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 $179 $600