Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was revealed 8 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FP3 matches up versus the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP3 and the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and HX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.