Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony W350
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH3
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Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony W350
FH3 | W350 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |