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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was released 8 months prior to the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS12 matches up vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W350

 FS12 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FS12

 W350 FS12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010April 2009More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W350

 FS12 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 compared to the W350.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and W350.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Sony W350
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-04-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $228 $200