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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony W350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W350

 FH7 W350 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 21 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FH7

 W350 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W350

 FH7 W350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
Sony W350 Travel photography information
71
lighter than average (126g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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