Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 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
- Revealed August 2011
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Sony WX350
FX90 | WX350 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FX90
WX350 | FX90 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Sony WX350
FX90 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |