Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH5 was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH5 scores versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony HX350
FH5 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FH5
HX350 | FH5 | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | January 2011 | More recent by 72 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony HX350
FH5 | HX350 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH5 against the HX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and HX350 is 96 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and HX350.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FH5 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 652 grams (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $169 | - |