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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX75 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was launched 4 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX75 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony WX350

 FX75 WX350 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FX75

 WX350 FX75 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony WX350

 FX75 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX75 against the WX350.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and WX350.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
Sony WX350 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
Sports photography with Sony WX350
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
67
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
72
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-01 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $139 $270