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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Launched June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the FH3 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FH3 was revealed 20 months later than the A350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH3 grades vs the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony A350

 FH3 A350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2008More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FH3

 A350 FH3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A350

 FH3 A350 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH3 versus the A350.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and A350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The FH3 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern FH3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
Sony A350 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
Sony A350 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A350 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2008-06-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 674g (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Launch cost $160 $600