Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Revealed December 2016
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Sony HX350
FZ70 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FZ70
HX350 | FZ70 | |||
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Revealed | December 2016 | July 2013 | More modern by 41 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony HX350
FZ70 | HX350 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |