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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W350 (14MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was launched 9 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1H grades against the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony W350

 S1H W350 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2010More recent by 118 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic S1H

 W350 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony W350

 S1H W350 

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H features external measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S1H and the W350.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and W350 is 52 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and W350.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1H due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1H will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Sony W350
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
Sports photography with Sony W350
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,052 grams)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (1,052g)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-08-28 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 2,330k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $3,998 $200