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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350

Portability
52 Imaging
76 Features
87 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony WX350, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was revealed 5 years after the WX350 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1H matches up versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 S1H WX350 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2014Newer by 68 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H enjoys outer dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1H versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H versus the WX350.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and WX350 is 52 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1H and WX350.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1H is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
85
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
37
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Sony WX350
69
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than others (1,052g)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
76
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather proof
 low battery life (400 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
Travel photography with Sony WX350
64
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 low battery life (400 per charge)
 heavier than others (1,052g)
72
 good battery power (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition (164 grams)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
81
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 low battery life (400 CIPA)
47
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
70
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
 does have mic jack
 heavier than others (1,052 grams)
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (164g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-08-28 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, 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)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $3,998 $270