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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 FP5 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was unveiled 13 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FP5 grades against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W350

 FP5 W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FP5

 W350 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W350

 FP5 W350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP5 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP5 vs the W350.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and W350.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent FP5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
Portrait photography with Sony W350
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (260 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Sony W350
65
good battery life (260 per charge)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (260 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
30
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $200