Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released December 2016

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FX90 was unveiled 6 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the FX90 matches up against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony HX350
FX90 | HX350 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FX90
HX350 | FX90 | |||
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Released | December 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 64 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony HX350
FX90 | HX350 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX90 vs the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and HX350.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-26 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 652 gr (1.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $227 | - |