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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 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 going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP3 matches up versus the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W350

 FP3 W350 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FP3

 W350 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W350

 FP3 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has got exterior 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP3 compared to the W350.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and W350.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $182 $200