Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A380
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH7 was revealed 3 years after the A350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH7 scores against the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony A350
FH7 | A350 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | June 2008 | Newer by 40 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FH7
A350 | FH7 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A350
FH7 | A350 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH7 compared to the A350.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and A350.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher FH7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lb) | 674 grams (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $149 | $600 |