Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX350
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- Later Model is Sony WX500
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH8 grades vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony WX350
| FH8 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FH8
| WX350 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony WX350
| FH8 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 vs the WX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and WX350.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Sony WX350
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Sony WX350
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
good battery (470 shots)
lighter than others (164g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 123 grams (0.27 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 470 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $149 | $270 |