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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W350
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced within a month of the W350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP2 scores vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W350

 FP2 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FP2

 W350 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W350

 FP2 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outside 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 sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 versus the W350.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and W350.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
Sony W350 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (151g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony W350
56
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (151g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
33
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (151 grams)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $80 $200