Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX350
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
Portability
62 Imaging
47 Features
51 Overall
48
62 Imaging
47 Features
51 Overall
48
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched December 2016
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ100 was released 7 years before the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ100 scores versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony HX350
| FZ100 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FZ100
| HX350 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2016 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 78 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony HX350
| FZ100 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony HX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 versus the HX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and HX350 is 67 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and HX350.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
Sony HX350 Sports photography information
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography info
Sony HX350 Travel photography info
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Panasonic FZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (652g)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2016-12-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ X |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 540g (1.19 lb) | 652g (1.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $500 | - |
