Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX350

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.