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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was introduced 5 months before the W350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP8 grades vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony W350

 FP8 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FP8

 W350 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W350

 FP8 W350 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 and Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FP8 vs the W350.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and W350.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W350 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Sony W350
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Sony W350
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (151 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $200