Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W350
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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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Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP1 was launched about the same time to the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP1 grades against the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony W350
| FP1 | W350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FP1
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W350
| FP1 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 compared to the W350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and W350.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W350 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $153 | $200 |
