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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced very close to the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH22 matches up versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W350

 FH22 W350 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH22

 W350 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W350

 FH22 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 has external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 and the W350.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W350.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
67
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Sony W350
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $200