Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 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
- Introduced September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH7 was revealed 21 months later than the W350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W350
FH7 | W350 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 21 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH7
W350 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W350
FH7 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH7 vs the W350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and W350.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH7 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer FH7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-09-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $149 | $200 |