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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 WX350 FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 FX580 WX350 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX580 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
26
 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
37
 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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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 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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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
27
 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
52
 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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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
Travel photography with Sony WX350
58
 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)
72
 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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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
36
 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
47
 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
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
30
 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
35
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Sony 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