Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350
95 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W350
FP3 | W350 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FP3
W350 | FP3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W350
FP3 | W350 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |