Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX350

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX350, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was announced 7 years before the HX350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP7 matches up vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FP7 against the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and HX350.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX350 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.