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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
Sony HX350
(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
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was unveiled 4 years before the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ70 grades versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Sony HX350

 FZ70 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FZ70

 HX350 FZ70 
RevealedDecember 2016July 2013More modern by 41 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony HX350

 FZ70 HX350 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ70 against the HX350.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and HX350.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX350 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Sony HX350 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (606g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
Sony HX350 Sports photography advice
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
55
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (606g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (652g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX350 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Sony HX350
26
pretty wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (606 grams)
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (652 grams)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-18 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ X
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lb) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 -