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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released February 2019
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
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was unveiled 5 years after the WX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1 matches up vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 S1 WX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2019February 2014Newer by 61 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 S1 WX350 
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1 and the WX350.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and WX350 is 54 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and WX350.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
85
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
37
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Sony WX350
70
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 not so great battery (380 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery power (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Sony WX350
59
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 MP count good (24MP)
 not so great battery (380 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
 display is not selfie friendly
72
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
81
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 not so great battery (380 shots)
47
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
32
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
35
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-02-01 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 1021 gr (2.25 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $2,498 $270