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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Sony A350
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony A350

 FH7 A350 
IntroducedSeptember 2011June 2008Newer by 40 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FH7

 A350 FH7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A350

 FH7 A350 
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Sony A350
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony A350
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (126g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
Sony A350 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
Sony A350 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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