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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ300 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 18 months after the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ300 grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Sony WX350

					

					

						
 FZ300 WX350 
LaunchedJuly 2015February 2014More modern by 18 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FZ300

					

					

						
 WX350 FZ300 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony WX350

					

					

						
 FZ300 WX350 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 has got physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing 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 FZ300 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 vs the WX350.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and WX350 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and WX350.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

						Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
46
 focusing manually
 features face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
59
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather proofing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX350 Sports photography highlights
51
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery (380 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
59
 great battery (380 shots)
 weather proofing
 has focus via touch
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (691g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
 better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (500mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
52
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
62
 really wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (691g)
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-07-16 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 691g (1.52 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 380 images 470 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $598 $270