Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W350

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 13 months later than the W350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH5 grades against the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH5 compared to the W350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and W350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FH5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.