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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ100 matches up against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony WX350

					

					

						
 FZ100 WX350 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FZ100

					

					

						
 WX350 FZ100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony WX350

					

					

						
 FZ100 WX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 features external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ100 and the WX350.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and WX350.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

						Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
53
 focusing manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
 resolution is good (18MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (540g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
51
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
59
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (540g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
 good battery life (470 shots)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
51
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 good battery life (470 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Sony WX350
64
 quite wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competitors (540g)
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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) 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 AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $270