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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the S1 (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was launched 2 years after the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 matches up against the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony HX350

 S1 HX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2019December 2016Newer by 26 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic S1

 HX350 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX350

 S1 HX350 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1 versus the HX350.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HX350 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and HX350.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Sony HX350
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
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environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (652 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Sony HX350 Vlogging advice
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touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,021g)
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (652g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-01 2016-12-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021g (2.25 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,498 -