Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A350Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel15.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30564320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12804320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom each setting adjustable)tep.
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAuto Focus, Adjustable Spot AF, Visual Focus Confirm
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps11.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1009.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Wireless flash (with HVL-F56AM & HVL-F36AM)      		Shoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutomatic, Program Auto (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection, AE Lock
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      DxO Low Light ISO595
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Dimensions131 x 99 x 75 mm (5.16 x 3.9 x 2.95")124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)674 g (1.49 lb / 23.77 oz)540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Internal Storage40 MB
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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