Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony A350
| FH3 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | June 2008 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FH3
| A350 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony A350
| FH3 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony 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 |