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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was released very close to the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH3 scores against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W350

 FH3 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH3

 W350 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W350

 FH3 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH3 compared to the W350.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and W350.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $200