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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was launched 20 months later than the A350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP3 scores against the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony A350

 FP3 A350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2008Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic FP3

 A350 FP3 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony A350

 FP3 A350 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP3 versus the A350.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and A350.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FP3 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The younger FP3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
Sony A350 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
heavier than competitors (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
60
has touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
9
no video
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2008-06-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 674g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $182 $600