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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony HX350

 FP3 HX350 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FP3

 HX350 FP3 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2010Newer by 84 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX350

 FP3 HX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
60
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (652g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Sony HX350
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (652g)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2016-12-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $182 -