Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
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Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic FX580 and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX580 was launched 6 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FX580 scores vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Sony WX350
| FX580 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FX580
| WX350 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Sony WX350
| FX580 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 and Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 versus the WX350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and WX350.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 470 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $499 | $270 |
