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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(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
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 3 years earlier than the WX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FX90 matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony WX350

 FX90 WX350 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FX90

 WX350 FX90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony WX350

 FX90 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX90 and the WX350.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and WX350.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
60
features touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
72
great battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-26 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $227 $270