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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was launched 19 months earlier than the WX350 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ200 matches up against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony WX350

 FZ200 WX350 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FZ200

 WX350 FZ200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2012Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony WX350

 FZ200 WX350 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ200 vs the WX350.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and WX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and WX350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Sony WX350
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (540 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ200
Travel photography with Sony WX350
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good battery pack (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (164g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
Vlogging with Sony WX350
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-18 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $270