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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350

Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2012
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
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was introduced 22 months earlier than the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ150 grades against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 FZ150 WX350 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 WX350 FZ150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2012More modern by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 FZ150 WX350 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ150 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ150 against the WX350.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ150 and WX350.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
41
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
37
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery life (410 shots)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Sony WX350
56
 good battery life (410 per charge)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (164g)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
48
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (410 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
62
 quite wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone support
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (528g)
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (164 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-04-11 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AE 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), 320 x 240 (220 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
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 All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $270