Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W350

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and W350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was announced 11 months before the W350 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS7 grades vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 features outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 compared to the W350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and W350.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony W350 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.