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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX700 scores versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony WX350

 FX700 WX350 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FX700

 WX350 FX700 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX350

 FX700 WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 vs the WX350.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and WX350.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $270